James, Mark, and the Power of an Unpolished Finish If you’ve ever reached the end of the book of James or the Gospel of Mark and felt slightly jolted — as if someone closed the story before you were ready — you’re not alone. Both books come to a surprisingly […]
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It’s a question many Christians wrestle with: Does my sin cause God to change his plans for me, or even deny me the blessings he intended? The answer, as the Bible shows us, is both reassuring and sobering. God’s sovereign plans will ultimately succeed — no human failure can overthrow […]
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Let hearts feast on holiness bright,On joy in the Lord, both now and in light,Not terror alone of eternal flame—Yet truth neglected is still our shame. For thousands slumber, lulled by lies,By preaching that pleases polite ears and sighs,Yet leaves them lost, unawakened still,Unwarned of God’s unbending will. Somebody must […]
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Wells, Not Fences: Moving Toward the Living Water of Peace and Inclusion In the vast and rugged landscapes of Australia, where water and feed are scarce, some cattle stations are so immense they could swallow entire U.S. states, even Texas. Traditionally, farmers would build enormous fences around these properties, attempting […]
Read More In Australia, we have some of the most desolate and vast landscapes in the world. There are areas where water and feed are scarce, and farms—often called “stations”—can be so large that they dwarf entire American states, even Texas. Managing livestock on these immense properties presents unique challenges. Traditionally, farmers […]
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Summary Disciple-Making Movements (DMMs) represent a radical shift in how Christians live out their faith compared to traditional church models. Rather than focusing on buildings, programs, and attracting attendees, DMMs equip every believer to actively make disciples. This article explores the key differences between prevailing church models and DMMs — […]
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Introduction We live in a world where more is better — or so we’re told. Every day, we’re bombarded with ads promising happiness in the next upgrade, peace in the latest trend, and fulfillment through endless choice. Yet for all our abundance, modern society seems more anxious, more divided, and […]
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Be Careful What You Believe: A Christian Caution on Truth, Speculation, and Conspiracy Theories. In a world overflowing with information — and misinformation — Christians are called to be people of the truth. Yet many well-meaning believers fall into traps of assuming, speculating, or even spreading ideas that have little […]
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We often see on tv programs including Star Trek, Humans, etc., where it is often portrayed that as Ai becomes so intelligent, there is a point they become Sentient. Within these tv programs and movies they then falsely conclude that sentient being is equivalent to being human. As technology advances, […]
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In the heart of Brisbane, a small Anabaptist church is quietly witnessing to the love of Christ—not through big programs or flashy events, but through simple acts of service, shared meals, and genuine conversations. For a while now, we have worked together and have had the privilege of assisting of […]
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