Month: December 2019

Evangelism in the Upper Mountains

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In 1836, while his party baited their horses at the Weatherboard Inn, Charles Darwin trailed a nearby creek down to “a view exceedingly well worth visiting”[i]. That view was the Jamieson Valley at what is now the village of Wentworth Falls.…

The truth about truth

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Jesus Christ has always been a controversial figure. Take John 18:33-38, for example, when Jesus is addressing Pilate. He says that he came into the world to speak about reality, and everyone who listens to him knows the truth. This is controversial…

Communicating Christmas

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A good friend has recently become a Christian. As she and her then boyfriend (who has had a mixed experience of Christianity) came home from church one night, she bubbled over with excitement about the sermon: “Wasn’t it so great to be reminded…

Walking with Jesus – why I wrote this book

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One of the most difficult times in the life of a follower of Jesus is after they first turn to Him and put their trust in Him as King. This is especially true for some of our friends who come from different cultures and backgrounds. It is difficult…

You: Lost and longed for

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How long do you last unplugged? Think about it. Once you unplug your phone, it will last maybe 12 hours. A tablet will last perhaps 9 hours? What about an electric car? 45 minutes? But how long does a human last when you unplug them from their life…

Summer 2019 Journal

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Not everything can be said in a short blog piece. This is where The ACR Journal comes in. Some issues are complex and are best dealt with in more detail. In our journal you’ll find lengthy discussions on relevant and current theological matters…