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God’s Love Demonstrated
Thanks to Facebook, I recently saw something I had not seen before in a wedding, from a couple I knew from uni. Both are musicians and in their wedding, the groom chose to sing to his bride as she approached. I showed this to teens at school and asked what they thought. Their reactions ranged [...]
What’s On Your Wall?
When I joined Facebook, my initial feeling was fascination. I was connecting with friends around the world in a way that was convenient and relatively secure. We regained contact with other friends whom we probably would never see again, due to distance or circumstances. As our friend list grew online, I felt as if my [...]
The Meaning Of The Christian Vote
SMH article by John Dickson, Centre for Public Christianity
A Thousand Thanks
O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer’s praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace! Charles Wesley wrote thousands of hymns and was certainly prolific in his praise. He wrote this hymn to commemorate the renewal of his faith after a crisis of doubt. The line “O [...]
Considering Creation
Our church is providing another creation science event, with speaker Dr George Matzko (Bob Jones University). The first topic was “Design in Nature,” which surveyed various ways in which the universe has been precisely planned. Throughout the presentation, it was fascinating to see the precision of God in the natural world, such as the solar [...]
Like A Boomerang
One time in uni speech class, I was assigned to give an instructional speech. My assignment was to teach the class to throw a boomerang. Easy work, if you know how to throw one. I didn’t. I remember practicing daily in the athletic field before sunrise. During this time, I discovered why you don’t throw [...]
“Next To The Bible, The Book I Value Most”
On one side of John Bunyan’s tomb in London, there is a portrayal of the pilgrim Christian, struggling with his burden. The other side of the tomb shows Christian kneeling at the cross, with the burden rolled away. That scene captures (for me) the most memorable part of Pilgrim’s Progress, where Christian finds salvation from [...]
On Receiving Our Fifth Child
My excellent wife Di gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday evening. We thank God for the opportunity to nurture her life. Our hearts are full — and our days are busy! I’ve selected some wise advice below for parents and would-be parents. For your contemplation… The “little church” “Every Christian family ought to [...]
Deputation: Special Ministry Preparation
I have seen many missionary presentations, but there is one that will always stand out to me. One Sunday night, Di and I visited a church where a missionary family was presenting their mission. They had almost finished deputation and were departing for their field. Their message and testimonies were polished. They shared the blessings [...]
Here God Is Anything But Dead
SMH commentator Gerard Henderson on Australian Christianity and politics.
The People God Chooses To Save
Susan Boyle was the 47-year old Scottish woman who applied to the TV show Britain’s Got Talent. When she presented herself, the judges and the crowd didn’t believe she could sing. She didn’t look like a singer. When she talked, she didn’t sound like a singer. Then she started singing. Susan Boyle was chosen as [...]
What Kind Of Error Is “KJV Only”?
Defining “KJV Only” Before we consider this question, do you consider yourself to be “KJV Only?” By this, I mean: Do you believe that God preserved His Word to us in the King James Version only? Do you believe that any other Bible translation is unreliable and must not be used? Do you believe that [...]
