Dads – they love us, defend us, tickle us, protect us and are always ready with the most cringe-worthy jokes.
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.
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.
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.
Helpful Tips from Other Step-Parents
By: Care Family
Stepfamilies are on the increase and, with much love and hard work, a blended family home can be a happy and positive place to be.
Youth Homelessness Matters. Meet Simon, One of the Thousands of Reasons Why
By: Clare Bruce
There’s a common misconception about youth homelessness. It goes something like this: ‘Teenagers have no excuse for being homeless, they have perfectly good homes and parents who can look after them, they are probably just avoiding rules and chores’.
Did You Know? The Christian-Inspired Origins of Father’s Day
By: Graham McDonald
In 1909, a couple named John and Sonora Dodd attended the Mother’s Day service at their church in Spokane, Washington, USA.
Learn How to Develop Emotional Intelligence
The bell had just rung for the end of recess. Children were heading back to their classrooms, and Year 1 teacher Mrs Boonen was preparing to return to hers when she noticed one of her students stumbling across the playground towards her, fists clenched, rubbing her eyes, sobbing. Mrs Boonen crouched to the ground and extended her arms to Amelia, and the six-year-old rushed into her teacher’s embrace.
SRE & Australia: Are We a Good Match?
By: Laura Bennett
Traditions are a fickle thing. A lot of us have them but can’t always remember where they came from. We like to protect them, but can be really disconnected from their origin.
