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David

  • The atonement: what did Jesus actually do for us?

    Although it is only September, Christmas items are slowly appearing in shopping centres. We are drawing nearer and nearer to that time where scenes of baby Jesus in the manger will be tactically placed next to, and overshadowed by, the display of Lynx gift boxes we are encouraged to purchase for our slightly eccentric secret-Santa partner.

  • The 'what if' game

    Somehow, I often get it into my silly little head that praying is stressful. Trust me; I know it sounds backwards to me too. Yet, it\'s something I feel on a regular basis, especially late into the night. I\'ll crawl into my bed, shut my eyes, and start to pray.

  • We hear very little teaching on the Blood (of Christ)

    In my developing years the Blood of Christ was central to Christian theology taught in churches and as the Hebrews rightly points out, without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

  • A theology of enjoying sport – A dark side

    There are two aspects of sport that are being considered; the first is enjoying sport and this was discussed on Monday. The second is that sport can be perverted.

  • Insignificance? Or a chance for hope?

    A few weeks ago on my flight home from Sydney, I was looking out the window at the view of the city below. I watched as the people, the city, the roads and of course the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge became smaller and more insignificant to my human eyes.

  • A blooming gorgeous garden points us to God

    Spring has well and truly sprung! And with it—at least in my suburb—mowers spring to life, residents don their garden gloves in earnest and green bins are full to the brim.

  • Brexit could put lives of vulnerable at risk due to less charity funding, report finds

    Efforts to protect millions of people fleeing violence and rights abuses could be jeopardised if Britain\'s exit from the European Union triggers a decline in funding for charities, a move many expect, a report on Wednesday showed.

  • Trump, Clinton clash over economy, foreign policy in first presidential debate

    Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump locked horns over the economy, assailed each other\'s foreign policy, and interrupted each other repeatedly in heated exchanges at the first U.S. presidential debate on Monday.

  • Having faith the size of a shopping bag

    \"Fortitude Valley is a contradiction in itself – raw, yet sophisticated. It is where elegance and style meet grungy and offbeat, and heritage-listed properties proudly stand among contemporary buildings\"

  • Beauty in the eye of the beholder

    Evangelist Greg Laurie, speaking at the Harvest Crusade at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Los Angeles, addressed the subject of \'physical beauty.\' The question he posed - \"Do you think honestly if you were really handsome or strikingly beautiful that would make you happy?\"