Christian living

For many of us there is little pleasure in work. We need employment in order to provide for our most basic needs. John Pletcher turns to the biblical story to encourage us to see positives in our daily endeavours: "Four questions might prompt us to see the heavenly good in our earthly work: https://tifwe.org/how-our-earthly-labor-embodies-heavenly-good/ Photo […]

John Wyatt examines the way in which Christians might regard the problem of suffering in the world. With examples of Christians who have experienced some of life's toughest challenges, Wyatt notes, "So a recurring theme of human experience is the strange but wonderful way that the evil, pain, distress and agony of human suffering is […]

Kate Bradford provides insight into supporting those who are suffering. "In the biblical book of Job, we see the upright and prosperous Job reduced to abject misery as the blessings of his life—his children, his livestock, and his health—are stripped away one by one. Unlike Job and the other people in the story, readers know […]

This thoughtful article reminds us of the theology behind the circumstances of work, rest, and play, noting that as humans we have limits and work is a reflection of our love for God. Our omnipotent God does not need us to do his work. "As important as work is, work isn’t meant to define us. […]

The challenge of technology and individualism In this excerpt from the Two Ways News, Tony Payne and Philip Jensen discuss individualism and the Christian idea of fellowship. Podcast excerpt: "TP: Phillip, I want to talk about the fact that the other day you accused me of being a coffee snob. PJ: Which you are. TP: Well, of course. […]

A reminder to look to the heavenly father when our thinking becomes clouded and needing new perspective... “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on […]

From Revive Our Hearts*, Bob Lepine interviews author Kelly Needham about her book, "Purposefooled: why chasing your dreams, finding your calling, and reaching for greatness will never be enough" (Thomas Nelson, 2023). An encouraging discussion that reminds us to keep our focus on the One in whose image we are made and in whom lies […]

In this short Crossway podcast, Rosaria Butterfield reflects on the Christian life and the significance of the practice of hospitality. She explains that "hospitality reflects the Gospel", describing it as "the Ground Zero of the Christian life" and encouragingly shows how welcoming a guest enables them to"taste and see that the Lord is good" (Psalm […]

Further to the Corporate Working Moms podcast https://engageworkfaith.org.au/corporate-working-mums/, this article provides handy suggestions for managing the work/life balance challenge, such as how to get dinner on the table...or "How do you balance sports/extra-curricular activities? For this season in life we found our family works best with one sport at a time.  Ultimately this means each […]

A frank discussion about the emotional and practical realities of managing motherhood and work expectations. "Remember who you are in Christ, remember that you are called, remember that you are a daughter of the most high and never doubt that."  Image : Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, which many of us find a bewildering and daunting prospect. Akos Balogh shares helpful insights to help think through some of the issues. "...many are sounding the alarm about the dangers of unregulated AI with the advent of ChatGPT. And the spread of AI into everyday life raises the […]

"Am I loved? Am I ok? Am I enough?" "Joy shares an interview with John Swinton where they speak about God's gentle, slow love, and how we should share that love with each other." https://speakingwithjoy.podbean.com/e/accept-love-with-john-swinton/ Image : Photo by Andrew Moca on Unsplash