Mental health from God’s Perspective

By: yesHEis

Christians aren’t immune to struggles with mental health. It’s a fact. We might recognise we have hope, love and assurance that transcends any anxious thought. Read more

Because feelings don’t happen to us, but for us…

By: Brian Harris

My regular readers will know how often my blog posts are sparked by throw away comments from podcasts I have listened to that don’t necessarily have much to do with what the podcast was about, but do reflect how my mind worked after hearing the comment. Read more

“Why, God?” What to Do When You’ve Got Big Questions

By: Tania Harris

It’s the question we all ask when praying for some sort of healing or release from our pain. Read more

Nature, Nurture; Genes or Environment; Free Will or Predestination?

By: Brian Harris

It was my very first assignment at University. The topic: “Discuss the nature, nurture controversy.” It was an interesting start to my academic career. Read more

What Losing My Keys Taught Me About God’s Care

By: Pastor Kierohn Sims

Ten years ago, I was in my first year of theological studies in Auckland, New Zealand. Read more

Refresh: Thinking about Fixed and Growth Mindsets

By: Brian Harris

It is argued that a growth mindset can be developed, and educational programs have been designed to help people to do so.

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What Can We See in ‘The Zone of Interest’?

By: Robert Martin

The Oscar winning film Zone of Interest made a controversial claim about the human condition. Read more

Our Many Coloured Days: On the Brown, Grey and Purple Ones…

By: Brian Harris

I imagine that many of my readers are Dr Seuss fans. What’s not to like about him? Green Eggs and Ham, The Grinch, and all the rest we are introduced to in Theodor Geisel’s wonderful world. Among my favourites are My Many Coloured Days, which attaches a colour to the different moods we encounter in life, with the liberating conclusion that whatever the colour of a particular day, “it turns out all right you see… and I go back to being ME.”

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