The Season to be Grateful

By: Jessica Buster

Christmas – ’tis the Season to be jolly, so they say. Christmas is often a time of celebration, joy, cheerfulness, and happiness. Read more

Walking With Jesus at Christmas Time

By: Brian Harris

Just because it’s Christmas a whole lot of things are going to happen. Read more

Following Your Values Can Increase Your Enjoyment of Christmas

By: Sarah Hindle

Christmas can be a challenging time for many of us due to additional demands, planning events with family members, or an increased sense of loneliness. Read more

The Holiday Survival Guide

By: Jennifer Chu

You step into your local supermarket, and notice that you are surrounded by millions of chocolates wrapped in green and red. Read more

Managing Sensory Challenges Through the Festive Season

By: Emily Bemmer

Christmas is a time for gathering together family and friends, enjoying delicious food, and celebrating both the traditions and spontaneity that come with the holidays. Read more

21 Life-Changing Gifts That Bring Hope This Christmas

By: Clare Bruce

Every Christmas, the Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalogue gives Australians a chance to ease suffering and make a real difference for people in developing nations. Read more

Aussies, Let’s Talk About Thanksgiving

By: Rachel Kiujian 

In the vast tapestry of global traditions, few resonate as deeply as the American concept of Thanksgiving. So what’s in Thanksgiving for Aussie Christians? Read more

To Halloween or Not To Halloween?

By: Richelle Wenham

As I stood, dressed like a vampire bride surrounded by church mates all celebrating this dark and eerie now commercial event – which, let’s face it, esteems things that go ‘bump’ in the night – I realised Halloween was just not for me. Read more

Celebrating 30 Years of Operation Christmas Child – Spreading Hope Worldwide

By: Steff Willis

Samaritan’s Purse is this year celebrating the 30-year journey of Operation Christmas Child, a heart-warming initiative that has touched the lives of countless children in over 170 nations. Read more

The ’10 Days of Awe’ Challenge – Are You In?

By: Jodie McEwen

Awe can help us be more generous and empathetic. Read more