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Uli Chi reminds us that theologically considering the work we do also requires looking at the biblical guide for the importance of rest, and play. "As important as work is, work isn’t meant to define us. To say it more precisely, work should be an expression of our identity, not a means through which we “earn” […]

A helpful article considering the importance of Sabbath rest. The author includes lists of resources -- books, articles and podcasts. "As humans, we tend to forget that we have very real limitations—physiological, mental, and spiritual limitations. Even Jesus, though both fully God and fully man, had human limits. As a man, Jesus had to sleep, […]

Scott Cormode encourages us in times of discouragement to turn to the Psalms, where we can learn how to talk with God in prayers of lament, which can in turn lead to praise and rejoicing once more. "The amazing thing about humans is that we can feel two things at once. I can be sad […]

In moments of difficulty and suffering, it can be hard to feel that God is still close. Paul David Tripp reminds us that the Bible does not promise that life will be easy, but does assure us that God's “love endures forever,” (Psalm 136). We need to understand that our interpretation of being happy in […]

Kathryn Butler M.D. notes that around 4 percent of the global population suffer from depression. Given that statistic, it is important for church communities to have some understanding of the condition and insight to help support those who suffer and their carers. The author of this article has written a useful guide for church leaders […]

A reflective article from a talk given by the author, which considers how the presentation of tragedy and hope depicted in literature, compares with the human experience in life. A thoughtful explanation of the Gospel narrative is included. "This is not, from the Bible’s point of view, the best of all possible worlds. It is the outside-Eden […]

A thoughtful article written by Andrew Sloane from Morling College, Sydney, where he is Director of Postgraduate Studies and Lecturer in Old Testament and Christian Thought, for CASE (The Centre for Christian Apologetics, Scholarship & Education). "We talk a lot about love. It’s fundamental to Christian and ‘secular’ discourse about issues as diverse as refugee […]

When passion and interest for the work we do is at a low ebb, it can be hard to know how to pray. From Crossway's How to Pray series*, Tom Nelson gives words to the feelings of anxiety, conflict, confusion, difficulty, discouragement, dislike, dread and lack of motivation amongst other sentiments, that may be experienced. " […]

Dallas Willard, who passed away in 2013, was a Professor of Philosophy and an ordained minister. Well-known globally as a Christian speaker, in this article he describes apologetics as, "a helping ministry; an act of neighbor love", as we seek to prayerfully help others see Jesus as Lord of the cosmos. Willard shows how the Christian can […]

Christians know that they must be ready to share the gospel at any time and in any circumstance. However for many it is a challenge which causes much anxiety. J. Mack Stiles has written a book to help prepare the way for evangelism and in the article below shares some helpful observations based on his […]

Being '"made in the image of God is more than intelligence and creativity" notes Stephen Driscoll in this thought-provoking video as he discusses the implications of artificial intelligence and its place in our current and future world. "Stephen Driscoll, in ‘Made in our Image - God, artificial intelligence and you’'* says artificial intelligence may do […]

The Way to the Heart of True Productivity Ana Avila has written and spoken on the topic of productivity and offers practical tips in this short article. "God is the one most interested in you and me using our time well. He isn’t looking down from heaven waiting for us to throw our lives away […]