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materialism

The Fastest Growing Religion in the World? You Might Already Be a Member

By: Sheridan Voysey

Think for a moment about a large shopping mall near you.

Think about its awesome size, its ceiling to the sky and its escalators climbing to heaven. Think of all those shops inside, with their ultra-slim manikins in the windows giving us a vision of who we could become. Read more

marriage debate

Is There a Third Way to Resolve the Marriage Debate?

By: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House

Can the marriage law be amended in a way that both ‘sides’ in the current debate could be accommodated? Read more

busy

Jesus Is Coming… Look Busy

By: Rodney Olsen

You’ve had the same conversation a thousand times. You meet up with someone who asks how you’ve been and you answer by telling them … ‘busy’.

Their question isn’t about your level of activity, it’s about your personal wellness, yet you still feel the need to assure them that you’ve been a productive member of society. I know this because I get caught up in it too. Read more

comparison

5 Ways to Deal With Unhealthy Mum Comparison

By: Amy Van Veen | Focus On The Family

After just one mothers group at a local community centre, new mum Claire* found it too negative an environment to go back.

“I felt like I was back in high school,” she said, adding that everyone seemed to be trying to prove their baby was best, comparing the development of their newborns and sizing up each other’s parenting techniques. Read more

social media

Four Reasons Why You Should Try a Social Media Fast

By: Sheridan Voysey

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn – I use and enjoy them all. But sometimes I enjoy them too much.

I have just completed a social media fast. It wasn’t a long one – just four weeks – but the effects have been significant; enough to prove I need to do it again. Read more

martin luther

The Power of One: The Protest of Martin Luther and Its Relevance Today

By: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House

When Martin Luther took on the Holy Roman Empire it was not for short term gain. Read more

candles

How to Recycle Your Old Candles

Are you sick of dusty candles lying around that you can no longer use after the wick has burned down?

Fret no more with this simple solution to recycling and creating a beautiful new candle with your leftover wax! Read more

parenting

Parenting From a Big Picture Perspective

Being a parent in the modern world is tough. Parents can feel guilt about their imperfections and confusion about their role.

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marriage debate

Marriage Debate: Progress Is Not Always as It Seems – Michael Jensen

By: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House

Which side of history are Christians on? It’s a question posed by the same sex marriage debate, as advocates for the yes case argue that society has progressed and the church needs to go with it. Read more