Apologetics is a deliberate activity, involving thought, study and persuasion. It would be easy for us to imagine that it is entirely dependent on us"”and to blame ourselves for our failures and to glory in our successes. We need to do our best to persuade; and leave the changing of hearts to God.

Mulgoa parish is pushing 167 this year but members are planning for the future rather than pondering the past with preparations for a new church centre well underway.

The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Peter Jensen, has some advice for the Liberal Party - think more about love and relationships, and less about money and economic growth.

Natan Sharansky wants to see tyranny go the way of slavery, and he believes he has an approach that will achieve just that. But does his analysis of the road to a democratic and peaceful world wrestle with all the dimensions of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that he is so involved in himself?

Two Malaysian men have just completed studies at Moore College that will equip them for ministry upon their return to Malaysia.

Matt Dalziel is a home grown evangelist. He was raised in the faith of Christ at South Turramurra Anglican (St Philips) and was confirmed, a convinced believer, at age 15.

St Andrews Cathedral has boosted its presence on George Street by hosting a series of outdoor carol concerts as part of the City of Sydney Councils 2005 Christmas celebrations.

CMS missionaries Malcolm and Elizabeth Richards share their adventures of teaching at a marriage seminar in the war-ravaged Democratic Republic of Congo, where polygamy and tradition make it difficult for Christian marriages to last.