An Open Letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbot re Treatment of Asylum Seekers

The inhumane treatment of asylum seekers here in Australia is extremely concerning. Thankfully, more and more people are speaking up about it. All year, Christian leaders have been peacefully protesting and writing letters.   I encourage you to do the same.    Here is a copy of an open letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbott I … Continue reading An Open Letter to Prime Minister Tony Abbot re Treatment of Asylum Seekers

I Will Take a Walk on Saturday … for Welcome to Australia

Australia is marked with the beauty of diversity. People from many backgrounds, ethnicities and beliefs call this land home. Over the last several years I have had reservations about the treatment of asylum seekers, especially children in detention. The current harsh treatment of destitute people, seeking safety on our shores for a variety of reasons, … Continue reading I Will Take a Walk on Saturday … for Welcome to Australia

Australians Together

Australians Together is taking a fresh approach to building relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Their web site has some inspiring stories and helpful articles. Check it out. This coming weekend at CityLife Church, I will be sharing some of our experiences on an indigenous awareness trip we did with some Australian pastors last year, sponsored by … Continue reading Australians Together

Typhoon Haiyan

Let’s be in prayer for people in the Philippines recently affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Thankfully, many groups, including World Vision, are at work in the area. Pray for safety, food and water for all families in the region, for the quick set up of evacuation centres and child friendly spaces, for those who have lost loved ones, for relief workers, … Continue reading Typhoon Haiyan

Religion and Politics is like Ice-Cream and Manure: They Don’t Mix (Jarrod McKenna)

Here is a very thought-provoking article about tomorrow's election, by my good friend, Jarrod McKenna. "Mixing religion and politics is like mixing ice cream and manure. It doesn't do much to the manure but it sure does ruin the ice cream", my friend Tony Campolo likes to say. Yet this election, like many before, there … Continue reading Religion and Politics is like Ice-Cream and Manure: They Don’t Mix (Jarrod McKenna)