Australia has been affectionately dubbed ‘the lucky country’. Many Australians interpret the term lucky as a synonym for blessed—a land of ‘golden soils and wealth
Month: June 2017
Amazing Grace: Behind the Hymn
On the 21st of March 1748, a belligerent John Newton encountered the grace (merciful favor) of God for the first time. In reflecting on his
Sin,Shortcuts, and Small things
The quality of our ‘life’ in general is the product of our daily lives, our daily lives are the product of moment by moment decisions,
Demystifying Christian Mysticism
Surprisingly, many conservative Christians recoil at the idea that Christianity might be considered mystical or even spiritual! For these, the very thought of mysticism conjures
