Growing Closer Through Family Devotions
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
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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
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 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
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
11 Church Sayings to Freak out the Kids
By: Laura Bennett
The Sea of Forgetfulness. Partaking in Christ’s body and blood. Dying to yourself. The mark of the beast. Getting caught up in the air. Read more
Respect: A Marriage Essential
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
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
Why Open-Plan Offices Aren't Working – and What to Do About It
By: Michael McQueen
Recent decades have seen scores of offices embrace an open-plan format – as many as 70% of all workplaces.
The rationale for doing away with doors and walls was clear: by bringing down the barriers that divided us, greater collaboration, communication and cohesion would result. In addition, a more flexible and fluid office layout would suit an increasingly mobile and transient workplace.
Or so we thought. Read more
A Conversation About Mental Health with Libby Trickett
By: Duncan Robinson
Libby Trickett has been at the very pinnacle of sports, having represented her country at three Olympic games.
She has won multiple gold medals and is a five time world record holder. She is a married mum now, and at one of the most joyous times of life – she experienced significant depression. Read more