For Such a Time as This provides a thoughtful framework for discernment rooted in scripture, historical wisdom, and the core commitments of Christian faith. Through meditations on scripture, reflections on historical precedents including the Confessing Church’s resistance to Nazi Germany, and portraits of inspiring figures who maintained their integrity in the face of oppression, Hanna Reichel guides readers toward their own Christian response to the present moment.| EerdWord
“For those who’ve come across the seasWe’ve boundless plains to share” Australia has a rich and wonderful history of immigration. It is not overstating the case to say that our great nation is largely built on the blood, sweat and tears of migrants. Australia also has a mixed and difficult history with immigration; from the … Continue reading Immigration is a blessing| MurrayCampbell.net
Will Donald Trump be welcomed into heaven? I didn’t expect that question to be going viral this week! But then again, we are all living Alice’s Wonderland of the late Roman Empire. This week, during an interview on Fox & Friends, President Trump was speaking of the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. As he spoke … Continue reading Will Donald Trump be welcomed into heaven?| MurrayCampbell.net
Are you happy? How do we measure happiness? Is Melbourne a happy city? Melbourne’s Lord Mayor, Nick Reece, has announced a grand plan to make Melbourne the ‘most optimistic city’, including KPI’s to measure our happiness. This audacious vision was conceived out of the recent M2050 Summit where 700 Melbournians brainstormed a future for our … Continue reading Melbourne, let’s talk about happiness| MurrayCampbell.net
The cat is out of the hat! A prominent Australian newspaper is reporting a story about Doug Wilson and Christian Nationalism. The Age yesterday published this AP piece, ‘Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote’. The reporter’s focus is on US Defence Secretary Peter Hegseth and his association with CREC … Continue reading Doug Wilson & Christian Nationalism make the news in Australia| MurrayCampbell.net
In an era of political polarization, eroding democratic norms, and rising authoritarianism, many Christians find themselves disoriented, wondering how their faith should inform myriad daily decisions. Drawing upon both scholarship and pastoral wisdom, theologian Hanna Reichel offers a timely resource for believers seeking spiritual grounding amid societal upheaval.| EerdWord
(This article is part three in a four-part series on legalism and grace. Read articles one and two here.) It was 5pm the night before an important meeting, and of all nights, our dryer had abruptly stopped producing heat. Aware of the urgency of the moment, I texted a friend who knew all things appliances,...| Calvary Chapel
A challenge if you live in Melbourne. A challenge no matter your age, and especially if you’re part of Generatoin Z Be radical and read the Bible! Check out the latest on ‘Tomorrow’s Melbourne’ and how an upsurge of Bible reading in the UK could help us take the Bible more seriously here in Melbourne| MurrayCampbell.net
This week, I was given an unexpected and priceless gift. After I said my name to introduce myself to a stranger, her eyes widened as a smile broke across her face, and she said, “You’re Sarah’s mom…| Listening to Him
The Paris Olympic Games began with the humanist anthem, ‘Imagine’ and closed with another, ’My Way’. This notion of a world where humanity climbs to the top of the Eiffel Tower (or Babel!) and no …| MurrayCampbell.net
I do enjoy French quirkiness and the absurd. It is often playful and sometimes provocative. And sometimes it is attention-seeking and puerile. I loved much of the innovation and freshness that the …| MurrayCampbell.net