Journal

How to pray through difficult seasonsPersistent worry can follow us from the morning commute in Sydney to the evening kitchen in Melbourne. When work contracts tighten, a family illness interrupts…
The gift of prophecy in the New Testament churchProphecy in the New Testament extends beyond forecasting the future. It is Spirit-inspired speech that brings conviction, encouragement, correction and comfort…
What the Bible says about forgiveness and letting goForgiveness often becomes urgent after family conflict, workplace mistakes or broken trust. An Australian “no worries” may make it sound like moving on, but…
Serving God through ordinary workThe theology of work asks a practical question: how can an Australian employee, tradesperson, farmer, student or volunteer reflect God’s purposes in ordinary…
How to lead a small group Bible study effectivelyA small group might meet around a kitchen table in Brisbane, on a back verandah in Adelaide, or in a lounge room. The setting is ordinary; the work is not.…
Understanding the armor of God in Ephesians 6Paul gives believers their strongest framework for spiritual warfare in Ephesians 6, yet his picture is not a licence for aggression. The armor belongs to God…
The power of gratitude in a Christian’s daily walkGratitude is more than a pleasant feeling or a brief prayer before meals. In the Christian walk, it is a way of seeing created gifts, receiving God’s provision…
Biblical stewardship for Australian wallets, homes and churchesWhat the Bible teaches about financial stewardship is practical: how money, possessions, work and influence are used in response to God. For Australian…
Hearing Scripture through the SpiritChristians read Scripture within a relationship. The Bible is a written text, but Christians confess that the Holy Spirit inspired its witness, illumines…
Build a daily Bible reading habit that lastsBuilding a daily Bible reading habit that lasts is less about reading many chapters and more about creating a sustainable rhythm of Scripture, prayer, and…