Journal
How to Overcome a Critical Spirit Through Christian GraceA critical spirit can appear as discernment, honesty, or high standards, yet its deeper pattern is often a habit of finding fault. It notices the poorly worded…
The Parable of the Prodigal Son: Grace RestoredJesus’ parable of the prodigal son is a story about a broken family, reckless freedom, deep resentment and astonishing mercy. It is often remembered as the…
What scripture reveals about marriageIn a nation as diverse as Australia, where couples tie the knot on Bondi Beach, in chapels across the Adelaide Hills, or in small country towns throughout the…
Music and worship in Scripture: foundations for the church todayFrom the first psalms sung in David's tabernacle to the songs in Revelation's throne room, music has carried God's people across centuries. Christian…
The Meaning of Shalom: God’s Peace for Everyday LifeShalom is often translated as “peace”, but the biblical idea reaches much further than a quiet day or the absence of conflict. It describes a life made whole…
Living Out Humble Service in Everyday LifeHumble service flows from a heart shaped by grace. It is not a strategy for visibility, but a quiet willingness to place the needs of others ahead of personal…
Historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus ChristEach April, as autumn settles over Sydney and Melbourne, churches across Australia fill for the Easter weekend. The familiar signs, from hot cross buns in…
Understanding the church as the body of ChristThe Apostle Paul wrote to a fractured community in Corinth that they were members of one body, knit together by the Spirit who gives life to every part. Two…
The Battle for the Mind: Taking Thoughts CaptiveEvery day brings a stream of ideas, images, fears and opinions into the mind. A morning commute through Sydney, breaking news on a phone, workplace pressure in…
The Faith of Abraham: Trusting God’s PromisesAbraham’s story is one of the clearest biblical portraits of trust. God called him to leave familiar surroundings, receive a promise he could not yet see, and…