Journal

Finding peace for the anxious heart through ScriptureAnxiety touches many Australians, from those navigating crowded trains in Sydney to families watching smoke drift across the horizon during bushfire season.…
The Biblical Basis for Baptism and Christian DiscipleshipBaptism stands near the centre of Christian discipleship. It is a public response to the gospel, a sign of belonging to Christ, and an act of obedience shaped…
How to Practise Fasting and Prayer with Wisdom and FaithFasting and prayer create a deliberate space to seek God, examine the heart, and respond to Scripture with greater attention. Fasting does not persuade God to…
The seven self-declarations of Jesus in John's GospelWhen a small group at a Brisbane church turns to the person of Christ, the conversation often drifts toward his own words. In John's Gospel a distinctive…
Finding Your Spiritual Gifts A Practical Guide for BelieversAcross the sun-drenched suburbs of Brisbane and the historic chapels of Hobart, Christians wrestle with the same timeless question: how do I figure out what…
Carrying the Ministry of Reconciliation in Daily LifeWhen Paul wrote to the Corinthians that God "has given us the ministry of reconciliation," he was speaking into a community fractured by faction, status, and…
Understanding predestination and free will in Christian lifeFor many Christians across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and the smaller regional centres of Australia, the relationship between divine sovereignty and human…
The Journey of the Israelites as a Spiritual AllegoryThe journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land is one of Scripture’s most powerful patterns for understanding spiritual growth. It is a…
How to handle church conflict biblicallyChurch conflict can unsettle an entire congregation. A disagreement about leadership, worship, finances, doctrine, or ministry priorities may begin with a few…
The Gift Of Prophecy TodayThe gift of prophecy remains a significant and sometimes misunderstood subject for Christians. Scripture presents prophetic ministry as a work of the Holy…