Category: Current Issues

The UK government intends to block all internet porn in an aim to combat the early sexualisation of children. Parents would have to request to access pornography. What an excellent move this is! As you know, if you have ever stayed in a hotel, porn is on tap and you have to request to turn … Continue reading UK Government to Block Internet Porn

Yesterday was Australia Day. I love Australia. I have travelled to 27 countries in my short time on earth and I love different cultures and places ... but there is no place like home. Let's continue to pray for God to pour out His Spirit upon our nation ... that we might be a light … Continue reading Australia Day 2011

Australia's beautiful state of Queensland is experiencing horrific floods right now, the worst in our history. Over one third of the state is a disaster zone. Lives have been lost and many people are missing. The floods have now hit the city of Brisbane, Australia's third largest city, with many 1000s of people having to … Continue reading Devastating Floods in Queensland

Now that we have a new Australian government, it's important to stay aware and involved. It is important that we don't withdraw from the political process once an election is over. There are many things we can do on an ongoing basis. We can pray daily for our Prime Minister and our nation's influencers. We can … Continue reading Political Awareness

There has been some discussion and debate about 'fair trade' lately. Check out this ABC Four Corners article and also a response from Fairtrade Australia. Below is an article written by one of our volunteers in the Everyday Justice Everyday Choices ministry in our church ... worth thinking about. "In the last 30 years, the distribution of … Continue reading Why Become a “Fair Trade” Church?

Last week I had a call from a newspaper reporter asking if I was worried that the 2010 Global Atheist Convention to be held in Melbourne was sold out. I said, "Of course not." People of faith have nothing to fear in doubt or skepticism. No need to picket or boycott events such as this (though … Continue reading 2010 Global Atheist Convention

Tiger Woods, the world's greatest golfer, has recently been involved in a public scandal after his multiple affairs have come to the surface. His marriage is on the rocks and he has put his golfing career on hold as he tries to repair the damage caused to his family and his public reputation. Decisions have consequences … Continue reading What Would Jesus Say to Tiger Woods?

There are a fair few emails flying around at the moment about something called the Copenhagen Treaty. With issues such as this it is always hard to tell whether it's being fueled by the conspiracy theorists (who thrive on stuff like this) or whether there are genuine things we need to be concerned about. Here's a recent blog … Continue reading Copenhagen Treaty?

Today's post includes excerpts from a recent letter to Australian church leaders from Jim Wallace, Managing Director of the Australian Christian Lobby. I encourage you to read it, take appropriate action, and ask others to do the same ... With the National Human Rights Consultation Panel having reported to Government in favour of a Charter … Continue reading Charter of Rights

The Bible Society has recently released a 'Poverty and Justice Bible' which highlights what God's Word has to say about these two important current issues. Almost every page of the Bible speaks of God's heart for the poor, his concern for the marginalised, his compassion for the oppressed, and his call for justice. There are over 2000 … Continue reading Poverty and Justice Bible

In his book ground-breaking research book unChristian, David Kinneman reports that the number one description of Christians by the younger generation today (of those outside the church) is "anti-homosexual," followed not too far by "judgmental" and "hyprocritical." Out of twenty attributes that were assessed, both positive and negative, as they related to  Christianity, the perception … Continue reading Christians and Homosexuality

This last weekend we began our annual World Impact week where we take time as a church community to focus on our calling and mission to impact nations. Have you taken time recently to think about how things are going in our global village? If we could shrink the earth’s population to a village of … Continue reading Global Issues

Here is a scary article about the use of Biblical texts to justify a recent war. It clearly illustrates the thinking of extreme right-wing fundamentalism at its worst. It sure doesn't represent the heart of Christ or the message of God's kingdom. Click here to read.