Opinion

Hong Kong's extradition bill would be bad news for Christians

Christians in Hong Kong aren't buying the government's spin - and for good reason

Eugene Peterson beyond The Message - poet, pastor, prophet

Although The Message may be his most remembered work, the real legacy that Peterson leaves behind is as poet, pastor, and prophet.

Relating to Father God when our earthly fathers are not people to be celebrated

Many struggle with the whole concept of a Father God because their father here on earth was either absent, overbearing, abusive or indifferent.

Why Indians choose to follow Jesus despite opposition

Indians need to realize there is no reason to fear their countrymen who follow Jesus Christ. They certainly need not fear Christians will try to make India a Christian nation.

What our next Prime Minister can learn from Jesus

The Kingdom of God turns the world's values upside down, or as many of us would prefer to say, "the right way up".

Do any passages in the Bible support abortion?

Many of us know the biblical case against abortion. But are there other verses that bring a different perspective on abortion?

The religious thought police are here

We are becoming an increasingly intolerant and authoritarian society, where even the slightest deviation from the New Orthodoxy means you face an 'investigation'. The media are far too often the unthinking and unwitting parrots of this new State doctrine.

Jo Brand's 'ill-judged' joke and the challenge of comedy

I've always admired Jo Brand but this week she got it wrong

Raising successful people: five things parents need and the one thing they shouldn't forget

When my daughters were very young, I attended a parenting course at our local church. I went along rather reluctantly because I already had three children and wondered what on earth I could be taught â God has since taught me about the importance of a teachable spirit!

Crack-heads or blockheads? Drug-taking, adultery and the Tory leadership contest

Does their drug-taking matter, from a Christian perspective? How might we â if we can muster the weary energy in these turbulent political times â even start to think about the respective claims of the Tory leadership contenders?

If Facebook keeps censoring Christians, perhaps it's time to say goodbye

They have decided that they get to make the rules about what is "welcoming and safe," and they get to enforce it.

Israel Folau's legal battle has serious implications for all Australian Christians

Israel Folau is a persecuted Christian and his strength is an example to all Christians in Australia.

Business models: great for business but not always good for the church

Business principles can bring us good practice in terms of role descriptions and opportunities for review and encouragement, but they fall short when we are working with people who are giving up their time with no reward other than the great well done of faithful servants.