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fallow year rest

Do You Need a ‘Fallow Year’? the Ancient Art of a Year of Rest

By: Sheridan Voysey

‘You reap what you sow’ is a powerful principle describing the way that much of life works. Plant a seed of goodness, kindness or faith, and a harvest of that same quality will follow later. But there’s another related concept we sometimes miss. Read more

happy to be medium

Women: Happy to Be Medium

By: Elaine Fraser.

I remember looking down at my legs in a gymnastics class and wondering why they were chubby. That was the first time I thought I was fat. The first time I compared myself to others. Read more

devotions

Growing Closer Through Family Devotions

By: Focus On The Family

When you think about “family devotions,” it may strike fear in you.

Here is some practical help and encouragement to gather at dinner time and dialogue with your kids about spiritual matters.  Read more

jon foreman

Jon Foreman: Why I Refuse to Hate the Haters

By: Laura Bennett

In the wake of tragedy and political upheaval, we often find ourselves leaning towards celebrities for words of comfort, for rally cries and condolences.

Social media makes it easier than ever for the artist, the actor, or the musician to reach out to their fans – conversely, it almost insists a sort of responsibility to the celebrity. Read more

friction in business

Focusing on Friction

By: Michael McQueen

Innovation is often thought of in terms of creation and invention – coming up with new ideas and new solutions. However, working with clients in recent months I have discovered that often the most powerful forms of innovation are more subtle. Read more

Rohingya

Rohingya Refuge Crisis “Like Walking Through the Gates of Hell” — Tim Costello

By: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House

World Vision’s Tim Costello has visited many of the world’s most critical humanitarian disasters.

Yet even he was unprepared for the refugee camps hastily constructed in Bangladesh for the Rohingya people fleeing from the continuing conflict in Myanmar. Read more

jesus culture

Inappropriate Moments to Sing Jesus Culture

By: Duncan Robinson

First off it’s important to say I’m a huge fan of Jesus Culture. I find myself regularly singing No Longer Slaves, Holy Spirit and their cover of Will Reagan’s Set a Fire. Read more

marriage respect

Respect: A Marriage Essential

By: Focus On The Family

Why is it that sometimes, two ‘good-willed’ people just can’t get along?

Tune in for a roadmap to a happier marriage. Read more

perspective

Why Your Room Needs a New Red Chair

By: Laura Bennett

PERSPECTIVE: “a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.” Read more