Is There a Third Way to Resolve the Marriage Debate?
By: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House
Can the marriage law be amended in a way that both ‘sides’ in the current debate could be accommodated? Read more
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Jesus Is Coming… Look Busy
By: Rodney Olsen
You’ve had the same conversation a thousand times. You meet up with someone who asks how you’ve been and you answer by telling them … ‘busy’.
Their question isn’t about your level of activity, it’s about your personal wellness, yet you still feel the need to assure them that you’ve been a productive member of society. I know this because I get caught up in it too. Read more
5 Ways to Deal With Unhealthy Mum Comparison
By: Amy Van Veen | Focus On The Family
After just one mothers group at a local community centre, new mum Claire* found it too negative an environment to go back.
“I felt like I was back in high school,” she said, adding that everyone seemed to be trying to prove their baby was best, comparing the development of their newborns and sizing up each other’s parenting techniques. Read more
Four Reasons Why You Should Try a Social Media Fast
By: Sheridan Voysey
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn – I use and enjoy them all. But sometimes I enjoy them too much.
I have just completed a social media fast. It wasn’t a long one – just four weeks – but the effects have been significant; enough to prove I need to do it again. Read more
The Power of One: The Protest of Martin Luther and Its Relevance Today
By: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House
When Martin Luther took on the Holy Roman Empire it was not for short term gain. Read more
How to Recycle Your Old Candles
Are you sick of dusty candles lying around that you can no longer use after the wick has burned down?
Fret no more with this simple solution to recycling and creating a beautiful new candle with your leftover wax! Read more
Parenting From a Big Picture Perspective
Being a parent in the modern world is tough. Parents can feel guilt about their imperfections and confusion about their role.
Marriage Debate: Progress Is Not Always as It Seems – Michael Jensen
By: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House
Which side of history are Christians on? It’s a question posed by the same sex marriage debate, as advocates for the yes case argue that society has progressed and the church needs to go with it. Read more
Resilience: How to Stay Strong When Things Are Unstable
By: Sheridan Voysey
Surprising election results. Strained international relations. Refugee lines. Terrorist attacks. Almost every day we hear another reason to be alarmed at the state of our world.
Add to that our own personal storms, whether they be unemployment, illness or loss, and it can feel like our very foundations are being shaken right now. Read more