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David

  • Pope Francis affirms women cannot be ordained priests

    Pope Francis said on Tuesday he believes the Roman Catholic Church\'s ban on women becoming priests is forever and will never be changed, in some of his most definitive remarks on the issue.

  • Christian leader targeted for faith, threatened in French refugee camps

    A Kurdish church leader smuggled to Britain says he received death threats – for having left Islam for Christianity – while living in makeshift camps in northern France.

  • Finding God in secular films

    If anyone knows me, they know that there are few things I love more than getting lost in a story. Whether it\'s a silly tale I write myself, a classic novel beloved by many, or a TV series that I get hooked on from Netflix, the enjoyment is unbeatable.

  • Year 12s: How your friendships are about to change

    Dear Year 12s, A huge part of your life is about to change. While you might have some feel for what your future days will look like (work, further study, gap year?), you\'re about to lose something important.

  • Finding the love of your life

    Have you found your prince yet? Do you have a crush on anyone? Why aren\'t you dating anyone? These are the questions I have been asked for most of my teenage life.

  • House sit - a further mission respite

    It all started way back in 1982 when as a Baptist minister and hockey writer for The Australian, I was invited to Hong Kong by members of the Sydney Christian Sports Fellowship for an international sports missions conference.

  • The wonderment of the railway – Footplate Padre

    For many rail enthusiasts, the magic of \'steam\' provides the ultimate experience. The celebration of their enjoyment is obvious in the depth, breadth and quantity of literature and multi-media presentations on this topic.

  • Christian children singled out, bullied in Egyptian schools

    When 12-year-old Rahma Salem refused to wear a hijab to school in the Delta in northern Egypt, teachers ordered her to leave lesson after lesson and would not let her take part in any activity.

  • 19 killed in India-Pakistan border strikes

    India and Pakistan on Tuesday tallied at least 19 deaths in recent firing across their disputed border in Kashmir, where the nuclear-armed neighbors are engaging in increasingly intense artillery duels.

  • Stuttering – 460,000 Australians – Part 2

    I want now to illustrate that being a stutterer should not inhibit anyone from following your dreams and opening yourself to serving the Lord.