Six strengths of John Mark Comer’s discipleship model

John Mark Comerโ€™sย Practicing the Wayย model of discipleship has gained traction among Christians, spiritual seekers, and churches around the world because it is biblically faithful, theologically grounded, and psychologically realistic. It is designed to support the spiritual formation of people who actually want to become like Jesus in daily life. Here are six key strengths of …

AI and the flattening of civilisation

I asked ChatGPT to explain how generative AI contributes to cultural stagnation and the likely impact on human civilisation. Hereโ€™s the response. A term worth knowing in the age of artificial intelligence is cultural stagnation. It names something subtle yet profound: the slow flattening of creativity into polished sameness. Not the sudden death of art, …

The light of the kingdom

On Thursday, the nation stopped to commemorate a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. Today, in solidarity with Indigenous followers of Jesus, we pause to honour another Day of Mourning, reflecting on the dispossession and ongoing injustices experienced by Australiaโ€™s First Peoples, acknowledging our shared history, and renewing our …

30 amazing writing prompts for journaling

Journaling is often viewed as a record of life events, and our responses to such events. It can also be a wonderful creative practice. But there are days when we run out of inspiration, or we need a new challenge. Here are 30 writing prompts for that moment when you face writerโ€™s block โ€“ or …

How to start writing a personal journal

Starting a journal is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to bring clarity to your thoughts, strengthen self-discipline, and gently shape your inner life. All you need is a place to begin and the willingness to show up. In a previous article, I outlined ten reasons why you should start writing a journal. And …