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Heaven is a Symphony Playing All Around You. Here Are Three Ways to Hear it

I was once asked to do a radio debate with an atheist. One of the criticisms my counterpart raised was that Christianity had been reduced to a faith that was only interested in getting people to heaven, instead of a faith that changed this life too. While the criticism wasn’t entirely fair (it’s hard to think of an institution today that hasn’t been founded or shaped by the faith), I had to agree that in some cases she was right. Christianity is so much more than getting people ‘up there’, even if some televangelists would have you think otherwise.

Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why Season 2 – Do We Need to Talk to Our Kids About Suicide… Again?

By: Clare Bruce

When Netflix released 13 Reasons Why last year its depiction of teen suicide and abuse was criticised for being graphic, unnecessary, and putting young people at risk emotionally without providing them proper access to support services.

Roasted Carrot 'Hummus'

By: Susan Joy

The way these wonderful flavours come together in this dip has made it a family favourite. I’ve soaked cashews to use in place of chickpeas in my paleo version of ‘hummus’. Serve with Rosemary & Seed Crackers (recipe here) and vegetable sticks.

5 Things Aussie Farmers Want You to Know About the Drought

By: Katrina Roe

Farmers across our nation are doing it tough right now. They want you to know that. But how much do you really understand about how this drought is affecting our country?

Parental Sarcasm Is No Joke

By: Paul Coughlin

When I was 11 years old, a teacher called our house to deliver some exceptional news. She told my mother that I qualified to be placed in a class for gifted students. My mother replied, “Him? He can’t even find his shoes in the morning!”

Walking With Christ When You Travel

By: Anne Rinaudo

Australians really seem to love travelling. Maybe our big country makes us unafraid of long distances.

For King & Country’s Chart-Topping ‘Joy’: The Surprising Backstory Behind the Infectious Song

By: Clare Bruce

It’s huge, anthemic and infectious, and it’s got a music video that jumps from the screen like an explosion in a paint factory—thus is Joy, the latest single from Christian rock duo, For King & Country.

The Challenge And Blessing of Our Digital Age

By: Akos Balogh

We’re swimming in a digital ocean.

Google, Facebook, smart phones: these are part of our daily lives. (In fact, we now have a generation – ‘iGen’ – who can’t even remember a time without smart phones.)

5 Ways to Prevent Money Ruining Your Marriage

By: Alex Cook

Marriage is the most exciting and challenging relationship that we’re likely to experience in our lifetime. Two people come together with different personalities, upbringings, values & beliefs about money (even if not obvious at first) and a variety of habits.

Believe it for Yourself

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

Many people know about Christianity. Many people have grown up as Christians. But eventually, everyone has to come to the point where having others believe for you isn’t good enough. You have to believe it for yourself.