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.

Maroubra surfers have made headlines battling the council and the courts. Now a spiritual battle is making waves.

Being the 'owner-operator' of an 18 and a 19 year old who are keen to pursue christian ministry, the launch of a 'Global Gap Year' (GGY) from Church Army gets the blood pumping!

As the family of executed drug courier Van Nguyen attend a funeral service in Singapore, Sydney Anglicans with a first-hand knowledge of the island-nations legal system offer prayers for their peace.

For some, the need of a life for a life is stitched deeply into the 'justice-fabric of the universe. But for others, the death of Christ is the life taken to requite for the worlds horrible evils.

There has been much opposition to the sedition clause in the Howard Governments new counter-terror legislation. But sedition was also in the air in Jesus day. Indeed, he was charged with being guilty of that crime, that is, of "agitation against the authority of a state".

God can even use a puppets well-earned holiday to make a difference in the lives of remote Australians.

The sight of Christmas decorations reminds us that its time to make our New Years Resolutions. What will you plan do differently in your youth ministry next year?