By: Alex Cook
I recently read a great book by a well-known American Pastor Timothy Keller called Counterfeit Gods. In it he talks about what Idolatry looks like in our modern world and that it is generally not how most of us think about it.
Crazy Rich Asians: Why You Will Never Be Good Enough for Your Tiger Mother-in-law
By: Sam Chan
Crazy Rich Asians (2018) is currently #1 in box offices all over the world.
At a simple level, this delightful rom-com is an Asian version of My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002).
Sweet Potato & Banana Mini Muffins
By: Susan Joy
A perfect snack for toddlers, they have no added sweeteners and get their flavour from fruit and vegetables. A quick and easy recipe, just pop all the ingredients into a blender and whiz, just what busy mums need. They have a moist, fudgy texture and by adding dark chocolate chips or blueberries, the older kids will love them in their school lunchboxes.
Rusty and Dianne Lawson: Salvos Ministering To Drought Stricken Farmers
By: Anne Rinaudo
The Salvation Army are in drought-affected areas conducting regular visits to farmers and rural communities and helping them in any way they can by distributing food hampers, helping with bill payments and other financial expenses, assisting with farm and household jobs, and providing emotional and practical support.
The Storms We Make Ourselves
You may have heard the story of Jesus walking on the sea. But it’s important to understand that there was an important back story…
Making Mornings Magic
A mum recently had the morning off. Her husband agreed to get the kids set for school, and she took advantage of her newfound freedom by taking a walk around the block.
“The Shoebox Gave Me All I Need, and That’s Jesus” – the Impact of a Few Tiny Gifts
Above: Kojo’s life was impacted by a box of gifts, when he was a little boy growing up in Ghana.
By: Clare Bruce
If you’ve ever packed a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, you’ll know the joy of sending a little happiness out into the world at Christmas time, to help a child in need.
Responsible Coffee Drinking Combines With Social Enterprise
By: Anne Rinaudo
As we wake up to the reality of environmental impact of the rubbish we create there is a tiny spot of good news. There is a plastic made, not from fossil fuel, but corn and it is totally compostable.