By: Jenny SnookI read a survey recently about how Christians are known to be the most judgmental people in society.1 What a tragic report card. How can a religion based on grace be known for judging others?The very heart and basis for Christianity, Jesus, said that the commandments (613 in his...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezIt’s important to value the right kind of praise. When I was a little kid, I loved to entertain guests at our home by playing the violin, or performing in my own plays, or simply by telling stories. I thought I was incredibly entertaining! Looking back now, I realise...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezJesus told a story about ten young ladies who were waiting a wedding. Specifically, they were waiting for the bridegroom to come. It’s called the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13). “Virgins” just means “young ladies.” In this...
By: Akos BaloghReligious freedom is under increasing pressure in Australia and much of the West.Places such as Victoria have brought in laws that will effectively penalise Christian teaching around sexuality and gender. And our broader culture demands we affirm particular identities and practices...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezI am writing this for those who may feel that they have been forgotten by God, and who feel that their sins are too great for God to consider them. Your offenses have been swept away.There are many people who are prisoners of their past. Sometimes this is because of what...
By: Robert MartinThere is little doubt that the question of the reality of God is a question which polarises and divides. Why is there such passionate disagreement? Does what we believe even matter? Would it be better people simply stopped bringing it up?Some time back I hosted a conversation...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezDo not be afraid of their faces, For I am with you to deliver you (Jeremiah 1:8, NKJV).When I was a little boy of around 9–11 years old, I used to walk to and from school with my brother. We had to walk through the shopping centre.I remember looking...
By: Michael CrooksIt’s an alarming stat that shocked Australians: 55 women died at the hands of their intimate partner last year. It means that on average, at least one woman dies each week as the result of domestic violence.And, at least one in every four women, and one in 13 men, suffer...
By: Robert MartinWhen we began asking big questions on the podcast and radio show Bigger Questions (formerly Logos Live) over 7 years ago, I must confess I wondered if we’d quickly run out of big questions. Would the show just wrap up after we’d explored some of the common objections...
By: Laura BennettRoughly one third of our lives is spent working. For some it’s more as overtime creeps in, and with the commute, “work” balloons out to this all-encompassing part of our day.The majority of our time, energy and focus is built around what provides our income and...
By: Sabrina PetersI used to give God advice on how to run my life (from time to time I probably still do). But I’ve learnt a blank page in God’s hand is far more powerful than a full notebook in mine.And He can do so much more with one life fully laid down, than a thousand others...
By: Sabrina PetersSo, what’s an idol? Maybe thoughts of wooden statues or graven images immediately spring to mind. Maybe the words of Exodus 20:3 echo in your head, “You must have no other gods apart from me.” Maybe an idol seems completely irrelevant to your life. After all, if...
