A series of high-profile abuse cases in Australian childcare centers has triggered nationwide concern, sparking calls for urgent reform and tighter oversight in a sector described by experts as increasingly vulnerable, according to reporting by the BBC.
The K-Pop Demon Hunters phenomenon is spreading like wildfire. The light animated fantasy film with its catchy K-Pop music and classic mythical narrative is a contemporary redemptive analogy able to open the door for gospel conversations. For this contributor it also shone a light on excessively puritanical theologies and reminded her of the goodness of God's love for her.
Consider the bees and how they work together to ensure that they thrive. So it is with our Christian life. We need one another in order to thrive in our walk with Jesus. In an era of increasing individualism and correlated loneliness we do well to remember that we are all part of one body, never meant to be living, working, or ministering alone. Without others clustering close to us and us to them in supportive mutuality, the world can be a cold and threatening place.
With tensions in the Middle East still volatile, life goes on for families and those working in the midst of great anxiety to educate their children. Here is the experience of a teacher at Beirut Baptist School who continued to care for her special needs students through the latest conflict.
Proverbs declares that the tongue has the power of life and death. Words don’t disappear, they lodge. They shape memories, frame identity, and echo long after the sentence ends. Here are some insights into how we should use this remarkable muscle behind our teeth appropriately.
The Christian Dialogue and Representation Council hailed the long-awaited enactment of the Dominican Republic’s new Penal Codd as “an act of institutional maturity and commitment to justice,” marking a historic legislative milestone after years of political deadlock.
In a women's prison in the state of Goiás, Brazil, a group of Christian women carried out an evangelism initiative that deeply moved both the inmates and those who participated. Inspired by the example of Jesus, they washed the feet of the inmates, shared Holy Communion, and offered them a space where, in their own words, “they not only ate, but sat at the table to belong.”
The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) General Assembly has urged Malawians to exercise their democratic rights and make choices that transcend tribal, regional, or religious affiliations as the south-eastern Africa country gears up for its general election on September 16, 2025.
The number of countries with Christian majorities declined between 2010 and 2020, according to a new report by the Pew Research Center, highlighting a notable shift in global religious affiliation. As of 2020, Christians remained the majority in 120 out of 201 countries and territories analyzed—down from 124 in 2010. That means Christian-majority nations accounted for 60% of all countries surveyed, compared to 62% a decade earlier.
Nigeria’s Women’s soccer team clinched an unprecedented 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title dedicating their victory to Jesus Christ. The team's captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, voted the best player of the tournament, led the team in songs of praise to God following their dramatic 3-2 come back against the hosts Morocco in a tight final played in Rabat.
On the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30), International Justice Mission (IJM) called on the Australian government to demonstrate stronger political leadership in addressing modern slavery and transnational human trafficking, which continue to escalate across Southeast Asia and within Australian borders.
In today's hyper connected environment it has become easy to vilify someone for wrong doing, to cancel them. Praise God for his grace and the redemptive power of the gospel that invites people to change. Former slave trader, John Newton exemplifies this and now a large part of the world can sing the song he penned from his experience.
