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The Violence of Jesus

6 February 2020

I recently read a comment from a pastor who was angry about the behaviour of a politician. Nothing strange about…

The Bushfires Crisis: Where is God?

8 January 2020

Someone asked me a few days ago, “Where is God in the midst of all the suffering from the bushfires…

What was Jesus Really Like?

4 December 2019

Unlike the other religious people of Jesus’ day, he lived up close and personal with people. He associated with those…

How to Get Out of Debt

20 November 2019

The Bible has a lot of practical advice to give when it comes to money, especially how to manage it…

Which Bible Should I Read?

13 November 2019

I had an email from a Bayside Church member recently in which he told me of his greater commitment “to…

What Aussies Dislike about the Church

23 October 2019

In last week’s blog, we looked at the things Aussies love about the church and there’s quite a lot. I…

What Aussies Love About The Church

16 October 2019

There are several things Australians love about Christianity and the Christian Church. Before I share those things with you, let…

What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Binding & Loosing’?

4 September 2019

In Matthew 16:19 Jesus made an interesting, and somewhat confusing, promise to one of his disciples, Peter: “I will give…

Dying with Dignity

19 June 2019

On 29 November 2017, Victoria became the first Australian state to pass legislation allowing voluntary assisted dying. The law gives…

Jesus’ Toughest Teaching

29 May 2019

On the one hand, the Gospel is broad and spacious, a message with its arms wide open welcoming all to…

What Christians Can Learn From Israel Folau

22 May 2019

As you’re probably aware, Israel Folau’s Australian rugby union career appears over (see report) after a three-person panel ordered that…

Was Jesus Really Born Of A Virgin?

15 May 2019

I received an email a short while ago from a member of Bayside Church in which he expressed his concerns…

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