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David

  • Shine bright like a schnitzel

    Sometimes, I don\'t want to believe in Jesus Christ. I don\'t want to believe in his birth, death and resurrection.

  • There's no place like home

    \'There\'s no place like home,\' whispered Dorothy as she clicked her sparkly red shoes together in her bid to escape the strange land of Oz.

  • Has Australia Day had its day?

    The New Year is only a few weeks old, but we have already planning another celebration, Australia Day.

  • The mum in my head

    There is a mum who lives inside my head. She is silently judging, always offering opinions about my parenting. I hear her cautions daily and I second guess my steps.

  • Generosity

    When I was young, Dad would often give me some coins to throw in the bag when the collection was taken up at church. But I still clearly remember the first time I gave a chunk of my own money.

  • U.S. says prepared for military solution against Islamic State in Syria

    U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said that the United States and Turkey were prepared for a military solution against Islamic State in Syria should the Syrian government and rebels fail to reach a political settlement.

  • Spotlight star Michael Keaton defends the Catholic faith

    Michael Keaton has spoken out about his Catholic upbringing, the value of faith and the danger of institutions ahead of the release of his new film, Spotlight, in the UK.

  • "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." - Australia Day

    On this Australia Day 2016 I am fully aware of our fortunate position where we have many personal freedoms in our society. These freedoms have been hard won over centuries of fighting, conflict and resolving religious conflicts.

  • A house divided

    Being a relatively new adherent to the Anglican tradition, I had the experience of listening and praying for the recent meeting of Anglican bishops in the UK regarding the rumours and tremors of a possible schism.

  • Finishing

    I believe New Year greetings are in order! Happy 2016! My hope is that wherever you\'re reading this from, you are feeling refreshed and excited for the year ahead; having enjoyed some time out with family and friends over the holiday period.