Charles Taylor’s “A Secular Age” is a landmark book in the philosophy of religion. It explores how Western societies transitioned from an age of almost universal belief in God to an era where faith is just one option among many. However, the book’s depth and breadth...
Aunty Jean Phillips grew up when Aboriginal people were not allowed to vote or have a say in decisions that affected their lives. She experienced firsthand the effects of colonialism and the systemic discrimination faced by Indigenous Australians. Despite this, she...
In our increasingly digitized world, the nature of discourse has shifted dramatically, often for the worse. The rise of argumentative, narcissistic social media agitators is a significant development—one that carries with it troubling implications for our communal...
Lord Jesus, lead us, together, to your cross. The cross is the way of the lost. The cross is the support for those who stumble. The cross is the guide of the blind. The cross is the strength of the weak. The cross is the hope of the hopeless. The cross is the freedom...
Miroslav Volf often theologizes about the relationship between gospel, church, mission, and culture. His theology has implications for us as we seek to develop a missional understanding of the church. For Miroslav Volf, the question of how the church and the gospel...
Recently, Michael Jensen wrote an article called “Loyalty is a dangerous virtue: The church needs whistle-blowers.” It’s an excellent article on how too many church leaders reject critical feedback and demand unconditional loyalty.
Michael reminds us that our ultimate loyalty is to God and not to any particular leader. The church needs whistle-blowers who speak up to power and challenge abusive behaviour.
I believe that whistleblowing often glorifies Jesus Christ. Christian whistle-blowers challenge narcissistic leaders and toxic cultures and invite us to truly be the church.
Here’s the secret to revival, and to the renewal of the church and world The secret to revival is not what you are thinking We are living in a broken world. Families are struggling. Addictions are rising. Immorality is increasing. Racism and sexism abound. Royal...
This accountability form will help you keep each other accountable as you seek to apply these nine practices. Our discipleship is enhanced when we are a part of a small group or community of believers who offer us nurture, support, friendship, and accountability. Keep...
"The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope." Tim Keller was one of the intellectual and spiritual giants of his...
My friend Matt Anslow recently lamented the growth of social media “rage-bait” or “outrage porn.” Tim Kreider defines this as, “Any type of media—including social media—designed to elicit a response of outrage or indignation from its audience for the purpose of...
A Lament for Australia 1 Remember, O Lord, what has happened to us; look, and see our disgrace. 2 Our nation has ignored and denied the inheritance of ancient cultures, the desert, fresh water, and sea peoples, who’ve lived here for 60,000 years. 3 Over 500 Aboriginal...
Now is the time for the church and its leaders to take a public stand against the evil of racial supremacy. Today, many of us are shocked and repulsed by the evil and violence unfolding in Charlottesville, as white supremacists show just how vile and hateful their...