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Children’s Bibles are helpful—but they’re not enough

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 by Leah

When I ask parents if they read the Bible with their children, they’ll often respond enthusiastically and say something like, “Yes! We read them a chapter from a children’s Bible before bed every night!” And that’s so encouraging to hear!…

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Christian Living

How should a Christian respond to the Bondi Beach shooting?

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 by Andrew Bruce

Although the shooting of Jewish people at Bondi Beach occurred over a month ago, the questions it raises have not faded. Acts of targeted violence leave lasting wounds—within individuals, communities, and cities—and the way we respond to…

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Doctrine Ministry

Authentic Anglicanism: Interview with Ed Loane

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 by Ed Loane

ACR: Ed, thanks for chatting with the ACR in your role as a member of the Sydney Diocesan Doctrine Commission. In his presidential address to the Brisbane Synod on the 25 June 2022, Archbishop Philip Aspinall made comments that…

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Complementarianism Ministry

Where we complementarians can get it wrong with preaching

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026 by Mal York

The problem Over my past 26 years of ministry, I have become increasingly aware of a problem in the way complementarians teach about who should be allowed to preach. Let me be clear—I am a complementarian, and I believe that a faithful application…

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Christian Living Doctrine

You only live twice

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 by Annabel Nixey

This is part 3 in Annabel’s series on time. You can read part 1 here and part 2 here. Getting the time wrong can make a big difference in life. I still remember one morning as a kid getting out of bed, getting dressed in my school uniform,…

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Christian Living Doctrine

When time feels broken

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 by Annabel Nixey

This is part 2 in Annabel’s series on time. You can read part 1 here and part 3 here. Bad timing drives me nuts. The bus pulls away just before you reach it. The priceless opportunity disappears just before you can grab it. Just when that person…

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ACR Journal Ministry

Why 20 percent better is not good enough

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 by Phil Colgan

Over recent years a lot of ink has been spilt considering the implications for Christians of the seismic changes in Australian society over the past 50 years. The reality is that we have seen a massive shift as our culture has moved further and…

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