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Why are Atheists and Agnostics fighting our battles?

Why are Atheists and Agnostics fighting our battles?

Look I understand the hesitancy of Christians to get involved in Party Politics. ‘It distracts from our core purpose of sharing the Gospel’ according to some, ‘it’s unnecessarily divisive according to some’, ‘Jesus came to unite not divide’..

  • Are you a Christian or a coward?

    Can you imagine how different your childhood would be if you were growing up now?

  • I am...(not?) ashamed of the Gospel

    How many times have you been (and let’s be honest, no one’s watching as you read this, it’s between you and God) in some way ashamed to be connected with Jesus or God’s values? You know, when it’s just easier to go along with conversation or remain silent about a crucial God-matter, like abortion or same sex marriage or some other popular anti-God idea. It’s so much easier not to affirm the truth, than to affirm it.

  • Now what?

    My youngest child started her first year of schooling this year. Those who have already walked in my shoes will understand the many emotions this can stir in a parent’s heart.

  • Who’s out-of-step here?

    In the WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN newspaper Magazine of 5-6 November 2022 is the article by Nikki Gemmell entitled: Losing their religion (p11).

  • In God We Trust

    The world of politics is a realm of grand illusions and broken promises. It's a place where we're told to place our trust, where the hopes and dreams of millions are hung on the words of politicians. But time and again, we've seen that trust misplaced, those promises broken, and our faith in the system eroded.

  • Trans-athletes in basketball

    A transgender athlete for the Kilsyth Basketball club, in Victoria, has applied to play for the NBL1 Women's League. This is the league below the professional WNBLlevel.

  • Happiness and joy

    I recently heard wise words explaining the difference between happiness and joy, which is the basis for this article.

  • Broken World in Need of Hope

    One of the privileges I have in my job is interacting with a wide swath of people from various backgrounds who are full of hope looking to make an impact on the world. There is something about university students – they exude a hope and confidence in the world is going to improve, and that they are part of the solution. That’s why most of them come to university after all. Or is it?

  • Jesus, Bunnies, and the Joy of Easter

    I love celebrating things! I love celebrating events and people and just life in general! I particularly love celebrating things using a theme that fits the occasion!

  • Led Through the Seasons

    Having recently shared these thoughts with a good friend, their response of joy came with the additional comment: “I pray you enjoy this season for however long it lasts.” Truly, I know it was said with love and good intentions - but it got me thinking.

  • Why is your body a temple?

    Scrambling for motivation for the next training session it is hard to resist the bright colours and edgy fonts of the latest trending instagram quote “The body is a temple”. Is it not just the perfect excuse to justify losing yourself in preparing your body to perform to perfection?