Marriage: 26 Years and One Day Later
By: Stephen McAlpine
Today I am fifty two years and two days old.
Today it is twenty six years and one day since Jill and I went on our first date. That was one day after my twenty six birthday.
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The ‘Great Untruth’ That Could End Our Democracy
By: Akos Balogh
There’s a “great untruth” that’s gaining traction in the western world.
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Freedom Fighters — Revived for a Reason
By: yesHeis
You cannot deny, Jesus was straight gangster (go with me on this one) — He was born in the ghetto, nobody really knew who the father was and His inner circle was made up of criminals and prostitutes.
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Dolly’s Dream
By: Yvette Cherry
The parents of Dolly Everett, a 14 year old girl who took her own life after being relentlessly bullied, have created a very powerful and evocative advertisement to address the issue of cyber bullying.
“Ride Like a Girl” – A Gutsy and Feminine Aussie Flick with a Big Heart
By: Laura Bennett
Aussie flicks can sometimes get a bad rap. We have a reputation for going iconically cringe-worthy in movies like The Castle or Crocodile Dundee, or for favouring our dark side in ones like Wolf Creek and Animal Kingdom.
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These Beach Safety Tips Will Prevent People from Drowning
By: Clare Bruce
It’s tragic to think that out of the 44 people who drowned on our beaches last summer, all 44 might have lived—if only they’d been swimming closer to the lifeguards stationed just a few hundred metres away.
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Feeling Overwhelmed? 5 Ways to Beat the Transition Blues
By: Jenny Baxter
Sometimes, it helps to remember that no one, young or old, likes change. You are not alone if you feel overwhelmed. The thing is, you CAN beat the transition blues, and its demoralising affect on you.
How can I help my child be resilient?
Today’s parents are working overtime to help pave the way for their kids. The New York Times has dubbed them ‘snowplow’ or ‘lawn mower parents’ – ‘machines chugging ahead, clearing any obstacles in their child’s path to success, so they don’t have to encounter failure, frustration or lost opportunities’. Read more
The Storms We Make For Ourselves
Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid” (Matthew 14:27, NIV).
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Three Australian Cities in the Top Ten Most Liveable Cities Worldwide
By: McCrindle
A 2019 report by the Economist Intelligence Unit has revealed the world’s most liveable cities.