By: Brendan JaenschThere are often two extreme responses when it comes to children starting school for the first time: some excitedly run into school grounds, never looking back, while others cling to mum and dad for dear life. And it’s not just the children who experience a whirl of...
By: yesHEisAhh, the beginning of a new year – many of us have a love/hate relationship with this time.Whether the past year has been fruitful or challenging, January is often a time for reflection, planning, and aspiring to bigger and better things. We all want to become better versions of...
By: Nikki PoultonSummers in Australia can get extremely hot, and whilst we can dress for it and have some ice cold water if we’re hot, our pets can’t. Learning the signs of overheating and how to prevent it is essential in keeping our animals healthy and happy in a heatwave.Panting,...
By: Michael CrooksThe retreat of US Forces and its allies from Afghanistan in 2021 has exposed the country’s Christians to renewed persecution and danger.According to non-government organisation Open Doors, Afghanistan is now the most dangerous country in the world for Christians.The...
By: Annette SpurrThe term ‘resilience’ commonly refers to accepting a new reality caused by adversity, and to harness mental, emotional, and psychological resources to recover from sources of stress.After living and working through revolutions, military coups, civil wars and general...
By: Lorrene McClymontNuts and Bolts have always been a huge favourite in our family. They are a Christmas special, my Mum made them and passed her recipe onto me but you can make them any time of year.Now it’s my husband’s Christmas tradition and we love it. Not going to lie though...
By: Christine McPhersonAlong with many countries across this beautiful, God gifted world, we share a history of violence, greed and atrocities. Typically, humans have played the blame game and twisted truths with a warped new story to cover the shame.Confronted with this reality of deep injustice...
By: McCrindleCan you remember a time in your life when someone showed you an act of kindness? How about the last time you showed kindness to someone? Are you intentional about being kind, or do you wait for opportunities to present themselves?It is universally acknowledged that it is cool to be...
By: Laura BennettAustralia has one of the most unique and beautiful botanical environments in the world. We’re home to species you don’t find anywhere else, and we have a love-hate relationship with the fire that can both feed its renewal and be horribly destructive.During the 2019/20...
By: Sheridan VoyseyFrom QAnon to Flat Earth to Covid-19 ‘Plandemics’, conspiracy theories of all kinds are proliferating right now, dividing families and communities, and putting the health of many at risk. It’s imperative that we learn to detect and avoid them. In this video I...
By: Neri MorrisWho doesn’t love a little creative writing? I haven’t written this way in a while so it came as a bit of a surprise when I sat down to process something that had resurfaced in my life and this is what flowed. May its ambiguity and symbolism connect with your...
By: Dr Eliezer GonzalezThink about the most influential men and women who have ever lived; those who have brought the most good into the world. I’m sure that a few names spring to mind. But perhaps they aren’t the most influential people in the world. Perhaps the most influential...
