By: Stephen McAlpine
In his novel The City and The City, English author China Mieville sets a murder mystery in two cities, Beszel and Ul Quoma. Bezsel is run down and grimy (think Eastern bloc 1970s), while Ul Quoma is all Singapore glitz and glam.
Faith
Religion Can Be Deadly
There are some people who are absolutely against religion. They’d probably agree if I said that religion could be deadly. they might even point to all the wars that religion has supposedly caused.
Is There a Master Builder? How Lego Points to Something Bigger
By: Robert Martin
The award winning Channel 9 TV series Lego Masters has proved to be popular family viewing last month. Viewers have been awed at the creativity and ability of the contestants to turn the humble Lego brick into amazing creations.
Encouragement for the Person Who’s Waiting on a Promise
By: Sabrina Peters
“You are faithful to fulfil every promise you’ve made. You manifest yourself as kindness in all you do.” Psalm 145:13 (TPT)
Getting Off The Merri-Go-Round Of Your Thoughts
By: Danni Synot
I don’t know about you, but sometimes life gets so full on it can almost make you as dizzy as a ride at the carnival.
5 Lessons Western Christians Should Learn from Persecuted Christians
By: Akos Balogh
I was born behind the Iron Curtain.
But like millions of others, my parents decided to flee our communist homeland to escape oppression.
‘God and Hamilton’ – The Deeply Religious Story of the Hit Musical
Above: Author of ‘God and Hamilton’, Kevin Cloud
By: Michael Crooks
It is the international musical phenomenon that tells the story of a once “forgotten” Founding Father. But Hamilton has underlying themes that reflect the deep faith of its subject, according to an American pastor.
The Future of Worship: How COVID Changed the Way We Church
By: Michael Crooks
The pandemic altered the way many people come together to worship, but according to some church leaders, that change is here to stay.