Tom and Dena Yohe were caring, loving parents to their strong-willed daughter, Renee. It wasn’t until she was in her late teens that they discovered the deep hurts that troubled her inside. Continue reading “Finding Hope in the Midst of Raising Troubled Kids”
Take a Moment Monday: Find Your Why
By: Elaine Fraser
You know how every once in a while you do something and the little voice inside says, ‘There. That’s it. That’s why you’re here.’ … and you get a warm glow in your heart because you know it’s true?
Do more of that.
Jacob Nordby Continue reading “Take a Moment Monday: Find Your Why”
Australia’s Foreign Aid at its Lowest Ever: “This is About the Soul of Our Nation”
By: Anne Rinaudo
The United Nations recently declared that the world currently faces humanitarian crisis at a scale not seen since the end of World War II. More than 20 million people are facing starvation and famine, most notably Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen. Continue reading “Australia’s Foreign Aid at its Lowest Ever: “This is About the Soul of Our Nation””
Get Out of God’s Way
One of the characters that I love in the New Testament is the Apostle Peter, probably because I’m so much like him in so many ways. But I think there’s enough of Peter in all of us to be able to recognize ourselves in him. Continue reading “Get Out of God’s Way”
Overcoming the 4 Forces that Destroy Relationships
By: Sheridan Voysey
According to the experts, strong relationships are one of the four factors that build human resilience. We withstand the traumas of life better when we have good marriages, friendships, work relationships and community connections. The problem is, while we need relationship to be strong, powerful forces drive us apart. Continue reading “Overcoming the 4 Forces that Destroy Relationships”
Pineapple Coconut Cake with Lemon Icing
By: Susan Joy
A deliciously moist cake that’s so versatile. It can be made into a no fuss slab cake drizzled with lemon icing, or into a double layered Birthday Cake or cupcakes. Continue reading “Pineapple Coconut Cake with Lemon Icing”
The Struggle to Find Purpose After Life in Australia’s Defence Force
By: Clare Bruce
When Andy Jones* left the Air Force, he’d served for 27 years. Having joined the RAAF as a teenager, it was all he’d ever known. Continue reading “The Struggle to Find Purpose After Life in Australia’s Defence Force”
How To Talk To Your Children About Death
By: Dr Justin Coulson | Happy Families
Our family recently experienced the death of three close family members or friends of the family. We would like to know what to say to our children. They all seem to be responding differently, but none of them are dealing with it well. Our children are 11 (boy), 8 (boy), and 3 (girl). Continue reading “How To Talk To Your Children About Death”
Starting Conversations That Can Change Culture
In his seminal work How Should We Then Live?, Francis Schaeffer brought the idea of worldview to bear on the church in the Western world. As he chronicled the rise and decline of Western thought and culture, one thing became clear to his readers; something must be done before the church as a whole is lost. Continue reading “Starting Conversations That Can Change Culture”
ANZAC Biscuits: Their History, and a Recipe for a Paleo-Friendly, Healthier Version
By: Susan Joy
ANZAC biscuits go back to World War 1, when our troops were stationed on the shores of Gallipoli. My grandfather was one of them. Continue reading “ANZAC Biscuits: Their History, and a Recipe for a Paleo-Friendly, Healthier Version”