January – February 2026
In the western world the practice of tattooing was once restricted to a relatively small proportion of the population, almost exclusively male. In recent years, however, the popularity of tattoos has skyrocketed. In Australia a 2018 survey found that 20% of adults have tattoos. Perhaps surprisingly,…
During October 2025, world attention again was focused on Israel as the geopolitical landscape saw a flurry of activity in the Middle East, with US President Donald Trump brokering a peace deal between Israel and Gaza. This agreement garnered international attention and sparked both optimism and sce…
Israel-Gaza Peace Deal – Breakthrough or Mirage? Read More »
Stones and Rocks
And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem (Isa 8:14).
Questions
How many stones did David gather before facing Goliath?
How many stones …
Genesis 3:1-24 – The Fall of Man and The Hope of Redemption
God Interrogates Adam and Eve (3:8-13)
Verse 8
“they heard the voice of the Lord God walking” – Here is the start of a theme – shamah qol – cp 3:17; 22:18; 26:5; Exod 19:5; Psa 95:7-8, etc. If o…
Genesis Chapters 1–3 (9) Read More »
The peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is a marvel of creation, possessing an otherworldly combination of dazzling colour, sophisticated vision, and one of the most powerful, rapid strikes in the animal kingdom.
At first glance, this mantis shrimp is an unassuming crustacea…
A Smashing Success Story Read More »
