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7 Tips For a Relaxing and Memorable Summer Holiday

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Each year, when summer holidays roll around, I remind myself that I need a break. I remind myself that it is time to try to relax and enjoy the holidays with my children before the pressures of work and school start up again next year. I know how important it is to have time to just chill together as a family… but each year it seems to get harder and harder. Read more

There’d Be No Christmas If Mary and Joseph Hadn’t Listened to Their God-dream

By: Tania Harris

The Christmas story is full of God conversations and one of the most important ones takes place in a dream. It came soon after Jesus was born and if Mary and Joseph hadn’t attended to it, Christmas would not be the occasion we celebrate today. Read more

Right Place, Right Time: Beautiful Images Of Extreme Weather

Above: Feature image for the 2019 Australian Weather Calendar – Sunset-lit lightning over Gulf St Vincent, South Australia, 21 January 2018 – Rowland Beardsell

By: Anne Rinaudo

Sometimes by accident, sometimes by design, professional and amateur shutterbugs vie each year for the honour of having their ‘perfect storm’ – or rainbow, cloud or wave – picked as a feature image on the annual Australian weather calendar. Read more

10 Easy Traditions That Can Make Christmas Meaningful For Your Family

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Ok. I know. You’re not even sure if you should read this article. Christmas is already busy enough. Non-stop events, too much money spent, and frantic 15 km/h driving on jam-packed roads. Gah! Who wants more to do? Read more

Give Thanks in Every Circumstance

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

One of the most challenging pieces of advice in the Bible is when the Apostle Paul writes:

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thess 5:18, NIV). Read more

Enjoying Downtime Without Experiencing a Downturn

By: Michael McQueen

As we draw to the end of another year, if you’re anything like me you’re looking forward to downing tools, closing up the laptop and switching off from all things work. Read more

Theresa May’s Brexit Lament – “It’s Just So Hard To Break Up with EU”

By: Anne Rinaudo

UK Prime Minister, Theresa May has surprised many with her calm, clear and statesman-like rhetoric on the exit of the UK from the European Union – the divisive ‘Brexit’. Read more

Financial Tips for the Christmas Season

By: Alex Cook

It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time of year again! It is a great time where we get to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus and remember what he has done for us, as well as spending time with our loved ones. Read more

Your Failures Don’t Stop God’s Love – Singer Tauren Wells on Being ‘Known’ by God

By: Laura Bennett

According to singer Tauren Wells, it’s rare for an artist’s favourite track to become a single. Read more

Alcohol Consumption at Lowest Level in 50 Years

By: McCrindle

Over recent years there has been a shift in the drinking culture of Aussies from beer to wine, making it less likely to binge drink due to factors such as social expectations, social environments and costs. Read more