From practical multiculturalism in parish ministry to groundbreaking policymaking at the state and Federal levels, Jim Houston’s lifelong work brought together 'secular social policy and sacred ministry’, charting a way forward for both nation and church.

I peer into his eyes / let him not just slip by / look beneath the mask / listen for the true reply

We ache for epiphanies today. Something that will reveal to us what we all deep down suspect - that there is more. This doesn’t mean the removal of darkness, pain and reality before us, but a glimpse of what one day could be.

Mala’s autobiography is a fascinating insight into a young girl’s determination, ingenuity and compassion for others during severe trials. The story gives us reason to consider afresh the mercy and graciousness of our God.

It’s easy to forget that Baby Jesus was small, weak, vulnerable and entirely dependent on his mother. If we miss this in the rush of Christmas, and in our evangelical zeal to get quickly to the Cross and Resurrection, we miss one of the most amazing miracles and wonders of the Christian faith: the incarnation.

Upon a hill, a stable stood, Filled with animals, hay, a manger, and wood.

Our views about God - and politics - go right to the very heart of who we are. So, in these times of polarisation, how can Christians be unified, as Jesus prayed for, and proclaim the best news the world has ever been presented with?

When the Lord answers our daily prayer for 'this day's bread', are we going to pray this prayer for those who do not have enough to eat and those who have to eat from rewards gained under oppression?

Bessel van der Kolk's thought-provoking book explores some of the newer, more unconventional therapies available to modern psychiatrists, giving hope to deeply traumatised people - and challenging Christians to think outside the box.

'The Lord controls the mind of a king as easily as he directs the course of a stream.' (Proverbs 21:1)