‘Aladdin’ Remake Throws a ‘Fresh Prince’ Twist on the ’90s Classic

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By: Laura Bennett

Disney’s sure getting good at live-action remakes – or at the very least, prolific! It’s fast becoming their latest formula, with reimagined childhood classics like Beauty and the Beast, Dumbo, Mary Poppins Returns – and now, Aladdin. Read more

Our Busy Lives Are Awe-Deprived. Here Are 6 Ways to Find Wonder Again

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By: Sheridan Voysey

‘We live in an awe-deprived world,’ writes Christine Sine. ‘We sit in front of computers, not under trees and rarely take time to notice the grandeur of God’s world and of those we share it with.’
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Hillsong Israel – An Unconventional, Contemporary Church in an Ancient Landscape

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By: Laura Bennett

With every mention of ‘the Middle East’, it’s hard to escape those mental images of deserts, war, terrorism, and the region’s complex religious history.  Read more

5 Ways to maximise your next brainstorming session

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By: Michael McQueen

While the notion of brainstorming is far from unfamiliar, the reality is that many corporate brainstorming sessions are far from effective.
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What Teens Can Learn From Making A Phone Call Instead Of Texting

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By: Robert Garrett

“Just pick up the phone and call them!”  I say to my teenagers. They’ve texted one or more of their friends to make plans, and all other activity is suspended as they wait impatiently for a response. It seems they would rather endure the frustration of waiting than having a verbal conversation with a friend.
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The Simple Reason I Pack My Lunch And Set My Alarm

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By: Jennie Scott

It’s such a pain, meal-prepping every Sunday evening. I take out the spaghetti squash and the extra-lean ground turkey, and I put together my lunches for the week. I’m one of those who eats the same thing every single day, just for the sake of simplicity. The less I have to think, the better. Read more

The Story of the Church is Deep and Rich, and Full of Heroes Like These

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By: Sheridan Voysey

I’m not much of a history buff. I find all those names and dates hard to remember, and all too frequently I get my kings, queens and villains all mixed up. Read more

You Are Doing Enough – Maintaining Balance in a Busy World

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By: Susan Browning

I’m fighting a current I cannot keep swimming in opposition to. You are too. This push and pull of “I’m busy” living. The constant go. The resistance to give way to those waves. I’m finding it really hard to go against the flow of busy too.
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