It feels like there is a sense of powerlessness in the air. Today in the face of overwhelming violence, madness and triviality a lot of people are either burying their heads in the sand or signing up to altruistic causes in an attempt to better our world. In my little bubble, both actions don’t seem […]
We’ve all heard the Great Commission—Jesus saying, “Go and make disciples of all nations”. For generations, that’s been at the heart of the Christian faith. These days, a lot of Christians—especially younger ones—aren’t quite sure what to do with that command. Not because they don’t love Jesus, but because the way it’s been presented, and […]
You’ve had a long day. The boss was grumpy, the dog ate your favourite running shoe, and your inbox is now sentient and hostile. You sit down, exhale dramatically, and stare at your streaming queue. Seven shiny new shows beckon—critically acclaimed, beautifully lit, maybe even foreign-language (so cultured!). And yet… your thumb, with a will […]
It’s a bold statement to make that someone or something saved you. I was listening to a friend talk about how at one stage of her life the faith that she grew up with no longer fit her. It had become like a weighted jacket that made her feel heavy and constrained. Instead of pointing to freedom […]
Or are we just really tired with better skincare routines? If you’ve been anywhere near the internet (you are now by the way)—or wandered into the self-help aisle at Big W while looking for an air fryer—you’ve seen it. The Gospel of Self-Help. It’s booming. It’s in TikToks preaching the theology of “cutting off low-vibe […]
Review: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is a sprawling, frenetic, and sometimes self-serious entry that leans hard into topical anxiety about artificial intelligence while doubling down on Ethan Hunt’s messianic burden to save the world—again. It’s a film that wants to be both a blockbuster thrill ride and a meditation […]
In a world where we can stream a video chat across continents but hesitate to make eye contact with someone handing us coffee, it’s clear we’re facing a deep and growing disconnection. We scroll endlessly, send laughing emojis instead of laughing with people, and curate polished digital selves—all while loneliness reaches epidemic levels. According to […]
The Council of Nicaea – Part 2 It is not easy today to enter the political world of the Council of Nicaea or to evaluate its legacy fairly—especially regarding the emperor Constantine. The problems lie partly with us and how we understand the role played by Constantine, who called the Council into being, determined where […]
The Council of Nicaea – Part 1 On the 20th May, 1700 years ago, approximately 300 bishops gathered in the imperial residence in Nicaea (now Iznik), a city to the east of Constantinople (now Istanbul). They had been summoned by the emperor, Constantine, to resolve a crisis that would shape the future of the Christian […]
Becoming students in bleak times “In a dark time, the eye begins to see” wrote poet Theodore Roethke. If this is true, then our hope is that new creative ways of seeing and behaving might open up to us in these troubled times. At Easter my faith tradition weaves threads of hope within the story […]
After watching Alex Garland’s Civil War when it came out last year, I was struck by its haunting portrayal of a nation unravelling under the weight of its own divisions. The film, told through the eyes of journalists documenting the chaos, delves into themes of truth, trauma, and the human cost of political upheaval. What […]
Christianity, at its best, is not a fortress of dogma but a pilgrimage of the spirit. Its origin story is not one of certainty but of wonder: a young woman visited by an angel, a birth under stars followed by silence, teachings spoken in parables, and a death that did not end the story. The […]
Margaret Jurd College (MJC) was founded on a simple but powerful belief: that with the right support, every young person can find their way and build a future they’re proud of. Starting out as Newcastle Youth Service — a street ministry of Hamilton Uniting Church — the College has grown into a trusted independent Special […]
Comments from a young girl and an older man “I wish I wasn’t so sensitive” said a young girl. So many thoughts went through my mind. Our society has made her feel like sensitivity is a weakness that will stop her from getting ahead in life. She’s heard words like “Don’t be so sensitive” and […]
Effervescing with peace and gratitude, actress Teresa Palmer is living proof that changing your mindset can transform your life. When, in February 1986, Kevin Palmer and Paula Sanders named their firstborn after Mother Teresa, they could not have predicted just how much her child would embody that name. For though she is widely known as […]
The letter to the Colossians is a rich and profound text that speaks to the transformative power of Christ in our lives and in the world. Written to a young Christian community in Colossae, Paul’s letter offers encouragement, correction, and a vision for what it means to live in unity as the body of Christ. […]
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