Today I watched Star Wars episodes IV and V, not for the first time of course – I was ‘educated’ from a young age! But this was the first time in a while that I’ve seen them side by side in the one day and this time I was struck […]
I’ve been super excited ever since I heard that Tomorrow When the War Began was being made into a film – and also a little apprehensive. What if they ruined it?! So I went on opening night. Here’s my (rather long) review. I’ve answered three questions: What did I like?; […]
I’ve been writing a Bible essay on the Spirit in Ezekiel at the same time as I’ve been writing a Theology essay on the divinity of the Spirit. It’s an odd experience because in one essay I’m super zoomed in on one book and in the other, trying to take […]
This week I’ve had to ask myself some pretty hard questions about my preaching. Here’s how it all unfolded.
The third offering in the Twilight Saga, Eclipse, taps into the same sexual tension that the rest of the series has. The stunning foreplay between Bella and Edward continues to profile a titillating fantasy of desire. (Although this time the relational porn for girls is supplemented by the visual elements […]
Christians have been debating truth vs. justice for a long time. Which is more important – gospel proclamation or showing Jesus’ love to others? As far as the testimony of the Bible is concerned, the answer is ‘yes’. You have to have both. Except in the Australian Election, apparently.
Last night, Julia Gillard was on Q and A and she acquitted herself exceptionally well. I’ve felt pretty betrayed by Labor in this last term but I felt just the teensiest bit won over last night. Here’s why.
Meet Jesus at uni 