By: Collett SmartIt would be naïve of parents to think their child won’t develop love interests at various times in their high school years. Indeed, belittling our teens for having feelings is the quickest way to ensure they never come to talk to us, about relationships, as they get...
By: Sabrina PetersBefore I was married, I had this picture in my head of what I thought marriage would be. It was a dreamy blend of The Notebook and A Walk to Remember. Of course I’d be a good wife; patient, honouring and graceful. My husband would be cuter than Channing Tatum, charming,...
By: Brittany AnnReligion may not make it into the top five topics that couples fight about (that’d be money, sex, work, parenting and housework, if you’re curious), but that doesn’t mean that religion doesn’t cause its fair share of conflicts–especially when both...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezDavid learnt about forgiveness. When David, the one who would become king of Israel was young, he thought he understood about forgiveness, but he didn’t. Like so many of us, David learnt about forgiveness by the things that he suffered.The most important lessons we...
By: Sabrina PetersSo you’re into this guy and you you think he’ll make the perfect boyfie, but you’re not sure if you should start dating. Here are 10 questions that will help you figure out if he’s just a crush or has real potential.1. Can you be yourself around him?When...
By: Danni Synot“Go and love someone exactly as they are. And then watch how quickly they transform into the greatest version of themselves. When one feels seen and appreciated in their own essence, one is instantly empowered.” -Wes AngelozziI love this quote.I’ve seen amazing...
By: Sabrina PetersOften our pursuit of wholeness can feel exposing & overwhelming. But the only way to inner healing is confronting our brokenness head on, not covering it up.A few weeks ago, a friend of mine tipped boiling oil on her hand while cooking dinner for her kids. She suffered severe...
By: Sabrina PetersRelationships can be messy, and love can be complicated. Here are “10 Don’ts of Christian Dating”. They are raw and honest, compiled by the many failings of my own life and the wisdom of a collective group of voices.Remember, relationships are God’s...
By: Sabrina PetersFor all the girls that have gone through a break up. This is for you.Firstly, I’m sorry. Break-ups suck! They hurt and if I was in the same city as you I’d give you a big mumma bear hug (or at least I’d try haha). Relationships are messy and complicated,...
By: City Bible ForumMany Australians have lots of Facebook friends but few genuine relationships. Is it important to have good friends?Friendship is importantResearch published by the Movember Foundation in late 2015 reveals that one quarter – or 1.1 million – of Australian men...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezWhy is it that there are so many people who just don’t find love?I mean this in the broadest possible sense. I’m referring to people who exist in loveless relationships, and to people who see only the bad there is in the world and not the loving and the good, and...
By: Jennie ScottSo you found out your friend is going through a divorce. She may have called you herself, or you may have heard through the grapevine that her marriage is ending, as half of all do.As a friend, you want to be there, but you’re unsure of what that means. Do you call? Do you...
