By: Robert GarrettI was recently talking to the Head of Human Resources for a large organisation about their corporate strategy. During our chat she said something that caught my attention, “to be honest, COVID has been a gift”. It was an odd phrase in light of the current state of the...
By: Sabrina PetersI think sometimes we can get so caught up in finding our tribe, our gang, or even our place that we forget Jesus was never exclusive but always on the look out for the lonely, the hurting and the isolated.He didn’t just think about being at the centre of the circle, he...
By: Neri MorrisI am surrounded by amazing mothers and I honour and respect each one of them for the way they love and give to their families.But, to be honest, most holidays are hard in some way. I had a great day with the family on Sunday (that’s my Mum, my sister, and two gorgeous nieces...
By: Collett Smart‘Gaslighting’ means to manipulate a person into doubting their own sanity, through psychological means. It is a calculated tactic which sees the abuser gain more power and makes the victim question their reality. Gaslighting can happen in toxic friendships too, but for...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonOne in five Australians are part of a blended family. Statistically, 30% of the kids in your child’s school class will be part of a blended family. In fact, blended families are one of Australia’s fastest growing family types.A blended family occurs when a couple...
By: Brittany AnnIn this article I’m going to share my best step-by-step advice for learning how to deal with toxic family members Biblically. Before we get there, let’s start by identifying the signs of a toxic relationship.Signs of a Toxic RelationshipYou may be wondering, “Am I...
By: Laura BennettThe word ‘spinster’ could, depending on your perspective, make your skin crawl. To be an unmarried working woman with no children is an identity many have traditionally shunned, or been embarrassed by.But for author Donna Ward, spinsterhood has been liberating.In her...
By: Laura BennettThe older members of our community are in a pretty difficult position right now. Those over 70 have been all but ordered to stay home to protect themselves from COVID-19, and with all social activities cancelled, the elderly are forced into even greater isolation.While these...
By: Collett SmartOne thing that continually strikes me about the young people I work with is that they really do want to become good men and women who have rich, meaningful relationships. They are just sometimes unsure how to go about it. They need our support and guidance.We are made for...
By: Collett SmartWhen I worked as a school psychologist, for more than 10 years, some of the most common lunch time chats I had in my office were with one girl or a group of girls. Inevitably, because something had ‘gone wrong’ in their relationships. This resulted in some tears,...
By: Katrina RoeLast year, psychologist, author and contributor Collett Smart celebrated her 25-year wedding anniversary. She shares what she knows about marriage now, that she didn’t know when she walked down the aisle.What does it take to make a marriage last?“I never understood when...
By: Kim WilkinsonOn the eve of their sell-out Australian tour, Rend Collective’s Gareth Gilkeson opened up about being one of the last to be chosen as a Child Sponsor.Gareth Gilkeson claims he is not a sentimental guy. However he does admit to crying emotionally during a Sponsorship Choosing...