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Are You In the Battle?

Are You In the Battle?

It is amazing how much the Bible speaks about the walk of the believer as being one of a life of battle. And it is equally amazing how many believers are either oblivious to these battles waging around them, or how desirous they are of opting out of these fights altogether..

  • Islamist Indoctrination in Our Schools

    Do you think the school system in a Muslim-majority nation would happily embrace booklets informing Muslim students how great Christianity is, or Judaism? Do you think any positive curriculum about non-Islamic faiths is found in Muslim-majority schools systems? Somehow I just don't think so.

  • How many 'world games' are there?

    There are thousands upon thousands of youngsters in New South Wales playing soccer, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald. Many of their parents egg them on to greater and higher things, as the so-called rewards are so great. Some sacrifice their time, money and effort, with an eye on the 'world game' in Europe. http://www.smh.com.au/sport/football/kids-given-everything-for-a-legup-on-the-field-20100409-ryoo.html

  • It could be a new world in travel

    It just could be the start of a whole new world in private travel. French artist Mr Nils Gaudagnin has created a hoverboard that levitates on electromagnets and is stabilised by lasers, and has posted a video to illustrate how it works.

  • We need more prophetic voices

    It seems that in each generation, especially the really dark ones, God raises up a prophetic voice to speak into them. It may be a handful of voices, or perhaps just one, but God will not leave us without a witness. Because of their important role, no wonder Moses could pray, "I wish that all God's people were prophets" (Num. 11:29).

  • B52 bomb-bay misrepresents aircraft's size

    A B52 US bomber is the highlight for visitors to the Darwin Aviation Museum in the Northern Territory. The workings of this monster aircraft are explained clearly by guides within the museum. There were numerous other military aircraft on display such as a Spitfire, a B25, a Mirage, helicopters and even a Tiger Moth.

  • Bush tucker is hospitable to tourists and scientists

    In the 1970s there was a television show entitled 'The Bush Tucker Man' which demonstrated first hand how to find food in arid Australia, from the Western Australian coastline to central Australia.

  • World soccer players play same 12 weeks at home

    One of three proposals to refresh the Socceroo brand is an international campaign that for 12 weeks every year, a world wide \'back home\' policy be implemented, so that every soccer player must play in their national competition.

  • High Tea at Burnett House

    Burnett House is a pre World War II house of high fashion in Darwin, overlooking the Bay and now the Casino. During the bombing of Darwin during WWII, the extent of which has been 'hushed' in Australian history, Burnett House was damaged but not destroyed. The windows were smashed as were the protective weather slats. However, now it has been restored to its former glory and it is open to the public every day.

  • Seventy-fifth birthday of Basil Sellers AM.

    Mr Basil Sellers, businessman entrepreneur, sponsor of arts and sports and one of those rare breeds, an Australian philanthropist, held his 75th birthday celebration recently. It was a lavish affair, with speeches and tributes affirming his support of a wide range of activities including his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and recognition of his business activities.

  • Ideas from a quotation! Kevin Rudd might have a whole lot to say on this discussion

    There are times when something written in an article hits home; something pops up that has not much to do with the overall tone of the article, but takes you down a different track.

  • The GPS

    Many people now use a GPS (Global Positioning System) instead of a road map. Many even use their mobile phone or the newer iPads and similar devices to access the GPS, even when walking around cities. The system was created in 1973 by the American Department of Defence (DOD), with 24 satellites, in order to reduce the large number of navigation aids used by the Military, and to overcome the limitations of previous navigation systems.