The Power of Choice: Why Autonomy Is the Most Effective Motivator

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By: Michael McQueen

More than any other point in history, our era idolises the individual. Especially in the West, our ideals, advertising and algorithms place the individual at centre stage of their own lives. Laws, instructions and requests that once would have been seen as serving the greater good are now likely to be interpreted as fundamental threats to freedom and autonomy. Read more

Comparison Steals

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By: Lorrene McClymont

Comparison is the fastest destroyer of calling, joy, and peace. When you compare your life, journey, talent, gifting, or calling to someone else’s, you will always find yourself lacking. Read more

Women’s Justice and Mercy Ministries: Celebrating the Church’s Unsung Heroes

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By: Amy Cheng

Women are often the unsung heroes in the church, with their work behind the scenes often going unnoticed, but a new podcast and ebook are hoping to change that.
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Brooke Ligertwood Describes New Album SEVEN in 7 Words

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By: Steff Willis, 96five

Brooke Ligertwood discusses life, the joy of raising kids, her favourite tracks and the process of recording a live worship album.
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‘Shane’: Reflections on Warney and a Death So Young

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By: Stephen McAlpine

Shane Warne was a human headline to the end. An end that came quickly and shockingly on the same day another cricketing superstar died. 
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Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids

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By: Steff Willis, 96five

A recent study conducted by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation revealed that 4 in 5 parents would respond with anger and blame if they discovered their child was sharing inappropriate images online.
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Made For Heaven

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By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

When I go to prepare a place for you, I will return and take you to be with me so that where I am you will be too (John 14:3, CEB).
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7 Reflections on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

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By: Akos Balogh

When Russia invaded Ukraine, it was meant to fall in 48 hours, crushed under the treads of Russian tanks. But the nation is still standing as I write: Ukrainians are fighting back in ways few predicted. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is showing the world the meaning of courage.

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“Don’t Get Bitten”: The Japanese “Mosquito” Disease Explained

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By: Michael Crooks

A new virus is not exactly what anyone wants to hear about right now, but while the “mosquito” disease has arrived in Australia there are two important things to note: it is not human-to-human transmissible and prevention is key. 
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Australians and Red Cross Unite to Raise $25 Million for Flood Victims

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By: 96five

Last weekend saw Australia’s commercial television networks joining together to support flood victims in Queensland and New South Wales, with a telethon that has banked more than $25 million for the Red Cross Flood Appeal.
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