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Managing Mental Health in the Last Year of School

By: Rachel Doherty

Finishing school carries a lot of stress for teenagers. Where they’ve had some depression, anxiety or other mental ill-health, Year 12 can be too much. Read more

Good Advice… Bad Jokes… Our Favourite Movie Dads of All Time

By Movies Change People

Dads – they love us, defend us, tickle us, protect us and are always ready with the most cringe-worthy jokes. Read more

Yvonne Griese – A Cross in Time: Where Does Our Faith Come From?

By: Laura Bennett

There’s a lot of conflicting emotions when your own habits start to remind you of your parents’. The horror of turning into an adult like them mixes with a sense of pride in the strength of your DNA. It’s excitingly tribal and depressing all at the same time. Read more

Faith Shines Through in Dry Times: Christian Farmers Take a Hopeful Outlook

By: Katrina Roe

While Aussie farmers are struggling under the drought, it seems many Christian farmers are finding comfort in their faith. Read more

Faith Sharing Tip: Bring Church out of the Building

By: Morag Paton

Have you ever got stuck thinking that you need to bring people to church for them to hear about Jesus? While church is a great place to gather, it’s important that we don’t let the mindset creep in that people need to come to church to get to know Jesus. Read more

Parenting on the Same Page

By: Dr Justin Coulson

Hi Dr Justin

My husband and I see parenting so differently. He expects the kids to always be ready to listen, do as they’re told, and pretty much obey him all the time no matter what. I agree with him that the kids need to be respectful. Read more

Hope for Those With Little Faith

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

Let me confess something about myself. I’m not some kind of model Christian. By nature I’m a pessimist and a worrier. Often, little things cause me stress. Read more

How I Dealt with the Flicker of an Old Flame

By: Tricia Goyer

I worked at my desk, noting in the windowsill, a family photograph that warmed my heart. The “you’ve-got-mail” chime sounded, and I glanced at my email. Scanning the name, my heartbeat quickened. Steven. My first boyfriend. My first kiss. My first everything. I opened the email: Read more

The Silent Epidemic That’s Killing Us

By: Akos Balogh

A silent epidemic is sweeping across western societies. Read more

Is Loyalty Dead? Family Life in an Unfaithful World

By: Rachel Doherty

Loyalty seems a discarded value in the 21st century world. But what if it’s essential to good family functioning and effective parenting? Read more