I must confess an important bias. I am a sucker for books with textures and this new box set aimed at toddlers provides plenty to cheer about. But there are also some clear illustrations of the divide between Victoria Osteens beliefs and Biblical Christianity.

Affluence is a slowly growing pattern of life. So slow in its development that we do not even notice it happening to us.

A Philadelphia court has banned a kindergarten student from using a Bible for Show and Tell. How will our own right to teach Scripture in schools fare under a new Human Rights regime?

Nicky Lock discusses the best ways to support your spouse or friend when they have depression.

A series of briefings for Synod members will be held in August prior to a Synod which Archbishop Jensen says will have to make tough decisions because of the financial crisis.

Craig Schwarze reflects on stories of lay-led evangelism at the Connect09 Ambassador's Day.

Given the GFC (and cuts to regional grants) our local churches could easily become risk averse. But history says now is the time to think about mission and church planting.

I thought I'd share a tip with you about how to launch into a discussion on applied theology with someone you might be coaching or mentoring.