By: Akos BaloghHarvard Educated Federal Labor MP Andrew Leigh believes Australia could do with more churches. He believes churches are good for society. And yet Leigh is an Atheist. So why does he hold this view?Leigh has done research showing churches play a vital role in building this...
By: Brittany AnnDo you ever wish you could spend more time in the Word, but you’re just so busy taking care of your home and family that you don’t know how you possibly can? Yeah, I’ve been there.I’m not sure what it was about my youngest, but I was so exhausted...
By: Susan JoyThis is a simple one-pot chicken dinner full of flavour. The sauce is packed with vegetables and immune-boosting chicken broth. Serve this delicious smoked paprika and herbed chicken over low-carb cauliflower mash. The whole family will love it and it makes the best...
By: Laura BennettThe plan of then-19-year-old German native Christopher Schacht sounds insane.At the end of his school career and about to dive straight into a computer science degree, Christopher decided instead to embark on an around the world trip – with just 50 Euros – and see...
By: Stephen McAlpineI was just finishing a sermon when it all came crashing down. Not my sermon. Me. I came crashing down.I remember the moment exactly. Sunday morning, Parkerville Baptist Church, 2005. It was the morning of the church open day. It was a hive of...
By: Beth RiversLet’s face it, our four-legged pets are more than just pets, they’re family members that can even take top spot in the family hierarchy (aka, your Dad’s favourite child) — and they need a fire safety plan. You only need to scroll through Twitter to see...
By: McCrindleAs when, where and how we work shifts, greater attention is being given to the holistic upbringing of students in school. More than just teaching for tests, there is a shift taking place from focusing on just the educational basics of literacy and numeracy, to education of the whole...
By: Susan JoyI love this soup recipe because it’s so quick and simple to make. The spice ginger has an exotic, peppery flavour which goes so well with mild flavoured butternut pumpkin, giving the soup a little kick. Ginger root is known for its therapeutic properties since ancient times, its...
By: Akos BaloghThere’s a big mistake many people make about religious discrimination. It’s a mistake I’ve seen repeated many times. Even by (or especially by) educated secular commentators. This mistake is a fairly recent one. But it’s impact is serious: it’s...
By: Elizabeth ConnollySalt or Sodium (yes it’s the same thing) is a mineral. Our body contains around 250g of it, which makes up 0.4% of our body weight (so maybe a bit more salt in my body). It is an Electrolyte like Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium. Salt is important to every system in our...
By: McCrindleWhen it comes to the fastest growing towns and cities, our largest cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are still experiencing the largest growth. However, lifestyle cities in QLD and VIC are growing faster than their respective capital cities. When it comes to Sydney, however,...
By: Jenny BaxterSometimes, it helps to remember that no one, young or old, likes change. You are not alone if you feel overwhelmed. The thing is, you CAN beat the transition blues, and its demoralising affect on you.This story begins when I was just 7 years old. I was in the middle of a huge...