Seven things to do before my kids leave home

  • Hannah Ploegstra
  • 22 July 2016

Before they fly the nest, what are you hoping to teach your kids? How to cook? How to clean? How to be good with money? Hannah Ploegstra shares her own list, but the things on it aren’t what you’d expect.

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God has a name, and he's given it to Jesus

  • Scott Newling
  • 29 August 2016

Scott Newling takes a look at the Bible's name for God and explains why it matters when it comes to Jesus.

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Down-under round-up: 13 May 2015

  • Sandy Grant
  • 13 May 2015

Issue of the week Book banning is always a worry! It’s so easily used to censor reasonable freedom of speech (which is why Christians should be slow to call for it). The web was set alight in Australia when the NSW Department of Education banned three books from use

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Saving the Heart (booklet)

  • Mark Thompson
  • 16 October 2009

This short booklet sets out what it means to be an 'evangelical', and includes Bible references and discussion questions.

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Down-under round-up: 7 October 2015

  • Sandy Grant
  • 7 October 2015

Sandy Grant's links on mental health, sacrifice, comfort/suffering, Proverbs 22:6, and religious radicalisation.

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Book review: When Santa Learned the Gospel

  • Jean Williams
  • 13 September 2017

The Christmas message according to Santa: I guess you tried to be good.

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Discipling teens needs the humility of John the Baptist

  • Hannah Ploegstra
  • 21 August 2017

When you step into the lives of teens—even responsible ones who are committed to Christ—you’re stepping into the roaring rapids.

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Do whatever makes you holy

  • Mike Taylor
  • 5 March 2018

Does your church culture perpetuate a “do whatever makes you happy” version of Christianity?

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Why I'm stopping students doing walk-up evangelism

  • Mikey Lynch
  • 5 February 2018

I find myself saying, “Yes, you can do some more scary and exciting walk-up evangelism… but could you please not do it now?”

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7 tips for giving away an evangelistic book

  • Tara Sing
  • 26 August 2014

One of the best and simplest ways to share the gospel with someone is to put a good book in their hands. Here are 7 tips to help you do that well: Read the book first and pray for the person you might be able to give it

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