4 Lessons About Parenting Teens in a Hyper-Sexualised Age
By: Robert Garrett
In several recent blogs I reference experts encouraging parents to keep the channels of communication open with their teens.
Finding Your Top Priorities
By: Susan Browning
So I’m sitting here beginning to see our calendar fill… yes, it’s a slowed and gentle influx. But still I’m breathing in a hint of that familiar feeling and the returning of a pace I don’t think I want – anymore… I know it’s coming. Read more
Where Do My Dreams Come From?
By: Tania Harris
Everybody dreams. Scientists tell us that we all dream for one to two hours a night.1 Dreams are a normal and healthy part of being human. But where do they come from? Read more
World’s First ‘Donation Dollar’ Designed With Colour to Inspire Generosity Throughout Australia
By: Laura Bennett
To coincide with the International Day of Charity on 5 September, The Royal Australian Mint released the world’s first ‘Donation Dollar’ – a $1 coin specifically designed to be donated. Read more
I Asked God to Help Me Grow, It Started Raining
By: Sabrina Peters
I feel like the “raining and pruning” is a never ending process in the Christian journey. No surprise as God’s more interested in the person we’re becoming, than the places we end up. Read more
Why a Teenager’s Brain is Like a Ferrari with Bicycle Brakes
Why do adolescents take risks – a lot? It’s almost like they feel they’re immortal. Adolescents are impulsive. They seek constant stimulation. They don’t weigh risks before they dive headlong into situations. Read more
Six Science-Backed Benefits of Gratitude
There is a mountain of scientifically-backed reasons showing that being grateful is really, really good for us. Read more
Send Hope – Pack a Gift-Filled Shoebox for Operation Christmas Child
By: Hope Media
It’s exciting to be partnering with Operation Christmas Child this year to bring gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need, in over 100 countries around the world. Read more
How King David Learnt About Forgiveness
David 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. Read more
Sexting: What to Do if It Happens to Your Child
A friend of mine had an awful ‘sexting’ incident occur with her 11 year-old daughter. Her daughter was having an innocent conversation with a boy from school via text when he asked her to send “noodz” to him. I have two daughters and a son who are between 9 and 14. Is sexting normal now? How can I stop them having to deal with this? Read more