By: Tania HarrisShould a woman ask a man out on a date? I asked this question once to a class full of young and hip ministry students. The overwhelming majority objected without a hiccup. “No. Never!” one guy declared with rock-solid conviction. “That’s such a...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezJust admit it: you know you have to love people, but sometimes you just don’t feel like loving. It can be the hardest thing to do! So, what do you do?When you don’t feel love, you do love. Because when you don’t feel like loving, loving...
By: Yvette CherryTherefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:25- 27A while...
By: Dr Justin CoulsonBeing in love feels amazing. And it’s incredibly good for you. New research shows having parents in love is also incredibly good for our kids.As humans we love love. We crave love and affection, and most of us love to give love as much as we receive it....
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: 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...