Christian living

Prayer is vital to life as a Christian, and yet sometimes it can feel a bit repetitive. If connecting with God would benefit from some refreshment, here is a helpful idea to renew your engagement with God. "Many who are reading this have endured the guilt of an incurably wandering mind and feelings of boredom […]

This is the third title in Australian journalist Greg Sheridan's trilogy about Christianity in the modern world (including the best-selling God is Good for You). The first Christians had to deal with a cultural environment that was very negative to their new faith. These first Christians, however, were very effective in spreading the gospel. Greg Sheridan compares this first century negativity towards Christians with our […]

This year I started listening to and greatly enjoying 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God', a podcast presented by Justin Brierley, which is currently in its second season. The official tag line of the podcast is: “Why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again.” If you have felt that Christianity has been on the wane, or have even noticed some green shoots (like a general renewed interest in […]

In the biblical book Genesis we read that God entrusted mankind with stewardship over the creation we know as earth. However the issue of climate change has become a political and social friction point, as humanity tries to find the means to redress the damage that has and continues to occur. Max Jeganathan reminds us […]

Experienced pastor, David Whitehead, suggests two alternative readings of Psalm 23, which helpfully put back into perspective a life of ministry in a world where the needs and to do list often overwhelm. "The world desperately needs leaders who are not constantly exhausted because they are working for God; they need leaders who are refreshed […]

Raven Carey-James, a marketing and communications specialist, reflectively discusses human flourishing in this helpful article, which affirms God's presence with us as he seeks to grow us spiritually. "I would be lying if I said I was 100% satisfied with the way my life was going. I’m a broke, anxious grad student in a post-pandemic […]

Trish Swords is administrative assistant at the Max De Pree Center for Leadership. Here she reviews Clay Scroggins book, "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge : Leveraging influence when you lack authority". The book is helpful for everyone regardless of experience, and engagingly written. Scroggins has first hand experience as a pastor, and […]

Prayer is a precious gift as we connect with God. However, it is not always our first instinct when things are tough. Get a few insights on why pray. "As a young Christian, long before the Internet, let alone Internet memes, I saw a slogan that tickled me: “why pray when you can worry?” It’s […]

As Christians, we know prayer is important and to long to speak to and listen to God can sometimes seem out of reach. Tim Keller gives some insights into his struggles and enjoyments in prayer over his lifetime. 'In 2014, Keller was asked what had been his hardest book to write. His answer: “The book […]

Cassie gently challenges us to get to the heart of what drives us to pray more. While techniques and practices can be helpful as we grow in our prayer life, 'trying harder' is not normally the answer to 'getting better'. Get to the heart of prayer as you think about your own prayer life. "Part […]

Russel Gehrlein reflects on the wisdom provided in the Bible for both employers and employees, which prepares the path for fruitful, God-honouring work, that is gifted to us by our Creator. "...the Hebrew scriptures (a.k.a. the Old Testament) taught God’s people practical principles for everyday life. This is where men and women spend most of […]

From the Centre for Christian Apologetics, Scholarship & Education, this article looks at our human habit of forming groups, connecting in a myriad of ways, such as sporting teams, hobbies, political persuasion, etc., whether in person or online. Matthew Frazer reminds us that God's church does not operate in the same fashion, and cautions us […]