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A thoughtful article showing how we can look to Jesus' example in his earthly ministry to find balance in our overwrought world of busyness. "I love a to-do list so much that my brain likes to think everything in life–including following Jesus–needs to be broken down into smaller tasks so that they can be checked […]

As our lives seem to become more and more hectic, it is good to be reminded that God's design for us intentionally included Sabbath rest. "Even Jesus, though both fully God and fully man, had human limits. As a man, Jesus had to sleep, eat, and get away from time to time to be alone […]

Meryl Herr notes that, "Managing our stress is a matter of stewardship. It’s a way we care for ourselves so that we can offer ourselves to God and in service of others." Reminding us that stress management is a spiritual practice for Christians, she offers practical strategies to help us physically to do so. "Mitigating […]

Anne Lim reviews the 2022 Australian Shortlisted Christian Book of the Year, "Spacemaker: How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age" by Daniel Sih. "Spacemaker: How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age is the most influential book I have read this year. As someone who has noticed my mood […]

An insightful article that helps to identify idolatry, and how to consider the desires that can distract our focus from God. Links to other similar resources are included. "What’s your idol? What’s the thing that is most likely to compete in your heart with God? What’s the thing that presents itself to you as your […]

"Business as mission is demonstrating what the Kingdom of God is like in the context of business – and as we do so, engaging with the world’s more pressing social, economic, environmental and spiritual issues." explains Jo Plummer on the BAMGlobal resources website (link below). Resources are freely available, such as the report below. "We believe […]

Moving from duty to joy Do I pray enough? How can I approach a holy God? Life is too busy! Guilt and shame can surface due to our rushed prayers sandwiched between the commute and team meetings, yet something within us yearns for a vibrant prayer life. Our powerful God longs to answer our prayers […]

In this episode of the Making It Work series (https://www.theologyofwork.org/makingitwork), Leah Archibald talks with Femi Sokoya about using his position in the workplace for God. Thought-provoking and insightful, the discussion offers many ideas that are adaptable to any field of endeavour. "There’s a modern workplace proverb that says, “People don’t quit their jobs, they quit […]

As the Apostle Paul urges the Corinthians (2 Cor. 13:5), we too should regularly examine the "health" of our faith. J. A. Medders suggests the following questions to help all Christians in that process. "1. Do you think Jesus is relevant for your daily life? 2. Do you live as though Jesus is relevant for […]

In this article the author turns to Spurgeon to reassure a concerned Christian about their faith. "I sat down in my pastor’s office and explained my doubts, “I don’t know if I’m saved. I can’t remember the day I believed. Did I really believe? When did I?”"  https://www.spiritualtheology.net/what-if-i-dont-know-when-i-believed-in-christ/?ref=spiritual-theology-newsletter Image: Photo by Worshae on Unsplash

Sharing your faith with friends and colleagues is not always easy but it can be done with ease.  ‘The E’ seeks to frame a simple evangelism strategy, giving a focus without the burdens and guilt so often associated with evangelism. With parts, ‘the E’ helps you respond to people, not with a singular message, but […]

WORKPLACE EVANGELISM AND THE GREAT COMMISSION In 2019 the the global executive director / CEO of the Lausanne Movement, Michael Oh, stated that within the universal church, only one percent are in professional ministry. He explained that the other ninety-nine per cent do not exist to help those in professional ministry fulfill the Great Commission, […]