That Eye the Sky creates its theology through a simplicity, humour and the use of vernacular that underscores the darker, ongoing questions: is there an eye out there, watching? Is that eye benevolent, protective? Or neutral, deaf to human existence, or worse?

The coronavirus pandemic is allowing the Federal Government to stifle several of society’s critical sectors. In response, the church needs to move from quiet compliance to democratic participation, critique and protest - any silence should be temporary and strategic, patiently promoting a more open society and awaiting and hastening a new creation.

The coronavirus pandemic is exposing structural weaknesses and inequalities in society. As God’s people we need to discern the signs of the times to help shape our future society in light of the coming Kingdom and City of God.

In the wake of the New Zealand High Court’s life sentence for Christchurch terrorist Brenton Tarrant, an ancient question raises its head once more: the question of evil. We know that God has won the final victory against evil, but how do we respond to its daily reality, personally and collectively?

The challenges of 2020 whisper of new opportunities to awaken afresh, recalibrate and embrace our collective sense of our vulnerability and humanity. They are also an opportunity to read the scriptures afresh and ask: ‘What if?'.

Toxic positivity - the belief that 'being positive' is the best and only way to live - is nothing new. But what happens when it gets confused with Christian hope?

What does Gospel-empowered Social Transformation look like in these times of great disruption and change? How can we equip Christians for this task? Richard Niebuhr's reflections on the relationship between Christianity and culture are a helpful place to start.

Ordinary, faithful and small acts in local spaces can emit the fragrance of a new reality, the reign of God in our neighbourhoods. This is, I believe, what we’ve had a glimpse of during the pandemic.

Now that church is all online, it might be time to consider how well we are going. How do we encourage and facilitate church participation and experience in online church gatherings?

How does Paul’s idea of equipping the saints for service relate to the ‘Great Commissions’ of Genesis 1 and Matthew 28? The creation narrative is key to how we understand ministry, human flourishing, Christian maturity and the glory of God.