Journal

The Example Of Jesus’ Prayer LifePrayer was central to the earthly ministry of Jesus. He prayed before significant decisions, withdrew from crowds, gave thanks, interceded for His disciples,…
Growing in Grace Through the Doctrine of SanctificationThe doctrine of sanctification describes how God makes his people holy through union with Jesus Christ. It concerns the believer’s new identity, daily…
Praying for Healing With Faith and WisdomWhen illness affects the body, mind, or spirit, prayer gives Christians a place to bring fear, hope, confusion, and longing before God. Healing prayer is not a…
The hope of heaven: what will it be like?For Christians, heaven is more than a distant destination after death. It is the promised presence of God, the renewal of creation and the fulfilment of…
The Fall of Man and Its ConsequencesThe biblical account of humanity’s first disobedience explains why people experience guilt, suffering, conflict and death. Genesis 3 presents sin as a…
Making Space for God Through Silence and SolitudeModern Australian life leaves little room for quiet. Sydney commutes, Melbourne tram journeys, constant notifications and the noise of family, work and church…
How to wait on God’s timing with faithHow to Wait on God’s Timing is a question many Christians carry through changing seasons. We may pray for healing, direction, employment, reconciliation, or a…
The deity of Christ: what the Bible affirmsChristian faith rests on a clear confession: Jesus Christ is truly God and truly human. His deity is not a later idea added by church tradition; it appears…
The Book of James: Faith in ActionThe Book of James speaks with unusual directness to Christians who want their beliefs to shape ordinary life. Its message is practical, searching and hopeful:…
The power of a testimony in daily Christian lifeIn suburbs from Cottesloe to Coogee, Australian believers carry stories that quietly reshape the people around them. A testimony is simply the honest account…