Christian living

A series of short videos, recorded by Craig Broman in his own attic during the 2020 pandemic. In this Tale, Craig challenges us to be temperature setters in these challenging times and points us to take comfort from and rest in Jesus, the one who is worthy to open the scrolls. Duration: 5 mins Source: […]

This article discusses the impacts of Australian culture changes in recent years, particularly as it has affected the community's baseline agreement with core Christian values. "I heard a Christian leader recently describe the relationship of Australians to the gospel as having gone through the cultural equivalent of climate change. As in the case of actual climate […]

Praying with a Biblical mindset may sometimes be difficult, particularly when deep emotions are involved. Use this series of ‘How to Pray’ as inspiration for your own prayers when things may be difficult. These articles include titles such as ‘How to Pray When you Hate Your Job’, ‘How to Pray When You’re Tempted by Anger’ […]

Steve Burchett of Christian Communicators Worldwide gives a review of D.A. Carson’s book ‘A Call to Spiritual Reformation’. Using Paul’s prayers in the Bible, Burchett shows how Carson encourages prayer as a means to get to know God better. "D. A. Carson is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Deerfield, Illinois). […]

To some who trusted in themselves and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told a story. There was a tax collector and a Pharisee and both went up to the temple to pray. The Pharisee stood apart and prayed to himself, “ God, I thank you that I am not an evil doer, robber, adulterer or even like […]

Looking for a book that delves into the Biblical understanding of prayer. For a brief summary and highlights, see this book review by Kevin Halloran on his blog ‘Anchored in Christ’. "Praying is a paradox in the life of most Christians. When we reflect about the experience of praying, we find it is the easiest […]

“And when you pray, do not keep babbling on like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words”  Matthew 6:7  Jesus’ words come in the middle of the sermon on the mount which is his State of the Nation address covering chapters 5-7. It is phenomenal speech, that had an amazing impact on those […]

It is easy to think that Prayer is something we do in our own power. Tim Chester’s book ‘You Can Pray’ flips this idea on it’s head and says that as Christians, we can be great pray-ers. See this short book review to see if this is the book to help your prayer life. "If […]

Matthew 6: 11-13 The second half of the Lord’s prayer moves us from YOUR name, will and kingdom to OUR bread, our need for forgiveness and rescue.  After expressing genuine concern for God’s glory we now turn in prayer from God’s affairs to ours. In fact, this is the best order to raise our concerns and issues. Our personal needs are not unimportant to God but they do take second […]

Read Matthew 6:9-13  The Lord’s prayer is divided into two halves:   V9-10 Three petitions concerned with the glory of God: God’s name, God’s Kingdom, God’s will.   V11-13 Three petitions concerned with our needs: Our daily bread, our forgiveness and our rescue.   It mirrors the Ten Commandments which begins with a relationship with God before our relationship with others.    Concern for God’s glory can stop us approaching God like a cosmic vending machine for everything we […]

As Christians, we know prayer is something we can always get better at. Peter Adam with the Gospel Coalition brings some inspiration and out of the box thinking to engage with God throughout the day. "What a year it has been: unexpected uncertainties, patterns and rhythms of personal and family life overturned, plans disrupted, usual ministry impossible, […]

This article provides a biblical response to secular advice about responding to workplace politics and processing them healthily. The Christian is pointed to scripture in order to find your 'authentic self'' in Christ.