Tag Archive for: christianity

Okay, So it’s a Secular Age – But Jesus is Still Working

We don’t need to tailor the gospel message to make it more acceptable to the modern progressive mind, writes Stephen McAlpine.

What Shall We Do About Our Coffee Snobbery?

In the Bible, Jesus says sin is being confident of your own righteousness and looking down on others is a sin. Does that make coffee snobbery, sinful?

When a Jewish Thought Leader Flies the Flag for Christianity

When a Jewish thought-leader is championing the cause of Christianity, you know there’s got to be good reason. John Anderson catches up with Dennis Prager.

Faith has a Powerful Message for Mental Health Struggles

Chris Cipollone, an author and speaker specialising in mental health, would like people to see that faith has something powerful to say for mental health.

Hey Christian, Don’t ‘Quiet Quit’ Your Faith

Quiet quitting the Christian life is when people bear no fruit because of ‘the cares of the world’… or as we might put it today, “everyday life”.

Does Church Matter?

The church needs to be made up of genuine disciples – even if the music is lousy, and the congregation a tad unusual, writes Brian Harris.

Between Toxic Positivity and a ‘Deus Remotus’: Getting the Balance Right

In our relationship with God, there is no need for toxic positivity and pretence, nor for cynical resignation, writes Brian Harris.

Getting Rid of the Cross

There are many people who try to get rid of the Cross, and in many different ways, and not all of them are atheists, writes Dr Eliezer Gonzalez.

The Day the Queen Met the King

Last week, the Queen, who had so often heard the term “Your Majesty” spoken to her, would have spoken them to someone else. The one true King.

Will You Take the Challenge to Have 5 Spiritual Conversations This Month?

When it comes to faith conversations, are you “hesitant”, “busy” or “enthusiastic”? City Bible Forum say all types can share the good news.

Should We Live the Iphone or Android Way?

A recent report that Android users are safer drivers than iPhone users got podcaster Andrew Laird thinking about the nature of humanity…

A Familiar Story for the Eternal Problem of Suffering

Philosophers, scientists and theologians have all sought to understand the problem of evil. The Bible offers a narrative that makes sense of it.

God Works Through Small Acts: Harrison’s Story

Being intentional about those little daily interactions you have with people you cross paths with each day, can open a door to sharing faith.

A Simple Secret That Makes Sharing Jesus Easy – Bella’s Story

For Bella, stepping out to share her faith at work was a challenge… until she discovered a simple secret that made all the difference.

What Are You Worth? A Different View

Our society tells us that our worth is based on jobs, relationships, or material ‘stuff’ you have. Christianity takes a very different view.

What Pandemic? Australians Return to Worship in Church

With lockdowns perhaps a thing of the past, religious services have seen numbers of the faithful steadily returning to more normal sizes.

Could You Be Serving God For All the Wrong Reasons?

What’s your motivation for serving God? It isn’t always what we do that matters so much, but moreso the reason why we do it.

City Bible Forum Celebrates 30 Years of Helping People Do Ministry in Their Workplaces

In 1991, Craig Josling started a group that now sees 800 Christian workers meeting in small groups throughout Sydney.