By: yesHEis
As a Christian, you may want to share Jesus, but sometimes it’s difficult to know what to say.
Joel Smallbone on Playing His Dad in ‘Unsung Hero’ – and Upcoming Tour
By: Steff Willis
Unsung Hero tells the story of the Australian family that risked it all, yet grew not one, but two Grammy Award-winning artists: Rebecca St James and Joel and Luke from for KING + COUNTRY.
“It’s not love, it’s abuse”: Coercive Control
By: Mike Crooks
The NSW Government has launched an eye-opening ad campaign in the lead-up to new domestic violence laws.
Key points
- 97% of intimate partner homicides in NSW between 2000 and 2018 were preceded by the perpetrator using coercive control towards the victim.
- Coercive control ads, which begin rolling out today, use the tagline, “It’s not love, it’s coercive control. Know the signs of abuse.”
- $925 million “Leaving Violence” package to support women to escape an abusive partner announced today.
When Life is Unfair – How Should I Respond?
It’s easy for us to waver and doubt when we confront the unfairness of life.
From Languishing to Flourishing: How to Get There
By: Sabrina Peters
Have you ever found yourself caught in a state of “bla,” where each day seems to blur into the next, and your enthusiasm for life slowly fades away?
The Castle: When a New Migrant Watches the Aussie Classic
By: Russ Matthews
When our family moved to Australia close to two decades ago, friends suggested we watch an Australian classic, The Castle.
Your Old or Broken Mobile Phone Could Save a Life
By: Steve Dunster
Warning: The following article contains mentions of domestic violence. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au. If you have been impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.
Aussies are being encouraged to donate their old mobile phones, to give domestic violence victims a safe way to get help.
A Different Way to Rest
By: Andrew Laird
Recently, I was reading about the incredibly long hours Australians work:
Domestic Violence Causes National Distress, Reliance on Lifeline
By: Laura Bennett
Warning: The following article contains mentions of domestic violence. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au. If you have been impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.
In Australia right now, society is grappling with the unignorable truth that violence against women has become a national crisis.
Humility: A Baseline Virtue
By: Brian Harris
I imagine you have heard the usual quips about humility, often of the “I’m the most humble person I know,” variety.