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The Sale of Tik Tok in the USA is a Foretaste of the ‘Splinternet’, Says Cyber Expert

By: Clare Bruce

To the average Aussie parent, Tik Tok may be just another mystifying social media app, full of strange videos that distract the teens from their homework. Read more

Christians Have a Right to Question COVID-19 Vaccines, But Oxford Trials Aren’t Tainted

By: Clare Bruce

Two leading Christian medical ethicists believe there’s nothing morally wrong with accepting a coronavirus vaccine made using foetal cell lines from an abortion, if there aren’t alternatives – but that people of faith have every right to ask questions, and push for options. Read more

Isolation Is Getting Harder for Our Children. Here’s How to Help.

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Though families have felt palpable relief as restrictions have started to ease across the rest of the nation, our Victorian children are struggling more and more to follow the rules still in place. Read more

Almond Butter Cookies

By: Susan Joy

Quick and easy, high protein, healthy after school snack. I’ve used unrefined low GI coconut sugar and a jar of almond butter to make these cookies, easy and convenient to make. The cookies are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, very yummy and will satisfy any hungry family. Read more

Colin Buchanan Sings ‘Dad Jokes’ Live for Father’s Day

By: Clare Bruce

Give Colin Buchanan a topic – any topic – and he’s probably got a song for it.
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A Laundry List of the Church’s Worst Sins – And Greatest Contributions – Wins Book of the Year Award

By: Clare Bruce

An unflinching account of Christianity’s worst failings through history – and its greatest contributions to society – has been named Australian Christian Book of the Year for 2020. Read more

The True Story of a Fearless Woman Whose Work Has Saved Thousands of Lives: Saint Judy [Movie Review]

Above: (L-R) Michelle Monaghan stars in ‘Saint Judy’; the real Judy Wood.

By: Laura Bennett

Oftentimes it’s our most vulnerable communities that need the most help – yet sadly because of their situation they’re also the ones who have the most trouble accessing it. Read more

Beware The Dangers Of A Victim Mentality

By: Akos Balogh

I grew up with a victim mentality.

Nobody called it that at the time. But as I look back, that’s what it was. Read more

How Do You Talk To Your Teen About Porn?

By: Collett Smart

Note: The use of * throughout this article is so that it gets through any web filters you may have.

Young people are naturally curious and innately want to know more about love and sex, yet porn has the ability to destroy everything that is good about romance, love and relationships. There is nothing empathic or kind about p*rn. Read more

Your Reading List Just Got Longer: The Christian Book of the Year Shortlist & Winner

By: Clare Bruce

An impressive shortlist of 10 finalists jostled for the 2020 Australian Christian Book of the Year prize last week, covering a wide range of topics from theology, apologetics and evangelism, to memoir and historical fiction. Read more