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Ben George serves as an Assistant Minister at Auburn & Newington Anglican Churches. He loves speaking to people from every nation about the Lord Jesus – how they can trust in him, and what it means to follow him.

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Are you wise in relation to King Jesus?

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022 by Ben George

It is easy to be a little bit apathetic at Easter. It is a holiday, family commitments pile up, laughter and joy with friends can often be the focus. It is easy to meet church family on Easter Day with a smile and the familiar greeting and response,…
Christian Living

Pray in context

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 by Ben George

How would you describe the times that we are currently living in? Is 2022 a time of great progress and prosperity, where we are both wealthier than any other time in history but also more secure? Perhaps this is the case for some in Sydney, but we…
Christian Living

New Year’s Resolution: focus on the now

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 by Ben George

I was recently reflecting on the initial results released after the 2021 Australian Community Survey[1] regarding what Christians think and know about Jesus and church. Already these things should cause us to come to God in prayer. On the one…
Christian Living

#blessed in giving rather than receiving

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Ben George

Have you noticed people using the hashtag #blessed when they receive or have something enjoyable? I’ve never yet come across anyone who has used that hashtag when they have given something away sacrificially until it hurts. But surely, that…
Christian LivingDoctrine

The glory of the incarnation

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 by Ben George

As we approach this Christmas season, with the backdrop of a pandemic that has ravaged many people and communities, we ought to stop and ponder afresh the glory of the incarnation. With people in churches, and those we meet who are caught up with…
Christian LivingDoctrine

Is the world evil?

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 by Ben George

Christians think differently about physical bodies to many other cultures and philosophies. We see this played out in Paul’s interaction at the Areopagus (Acts 17), as well as nowadays with our Hindu friends, for example. In many traditions…
Christian Living

The danger of FOMO

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 by Ben George

One of the temptations that I think we as Christians face, more than we would like to admit, is the chasing after the things of this world for a fear of missing out. We ponder whether the denying ourselves of worldly pleasures might just be a foolish…

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