By: Susan Joy
This delicious homemade chicken broth is great to drink when feeling unwell. Continue reading “Chicken Broth”
Chicken Broth
You Have Been Drawn Out of Deep Waters
When I was a teenager, I went for a walk with some friends on the rocks along the seashore, at the base of some cliffs. We ignored the signs that warned of danger. Continue reading “You Have Been Drawn Out of Deep Waters”
Incredibles 2 Movie Review
By: Paul Asay
Superheroes are messy.
Yes, admittedly they may have the best of intentions. But every time they do battle with a bad one, collapsing buildings are sure to follow. Continue reading “Incredibles 2 Movie Review”
Ethics of Creating ‘Three Parent’ Babies
By: Anne Rinaudo
If science allows for the possibility that we can do something – should we? On ‘Open House’ Margo Somerville, Professor of Bioethics at The University of Notre Dame Australia, discusses with Stephen O’Doherty some of the questions that arise if Australia lifts a ban on creating ‘three person’ IVF babies. Continue reading “Ethics of Creating ‘Three Parent’ Babies”
How Hugging Your Child Could Make Them Smarter
By: Katrina Roe
The other day we had some friends round for dinner. As they were leaving, their baby asked for a cuddle. Never being one to pass up a cuddle with a baby (well, let’s be honest, with just about anyone I’m on a first name basis with) I quickly wrapped my arms around her. Continue reading “How Hugging Your Child Could Make Them Smarter”
What to Do When Your Pastor’s Not Perfect
By: Sabrina Peters
Every so often I think we (yes, me too) need to be reminded that Pastors are just people. Regular, down to earth, flesh and blood human beings. Continue reading “What to Do When Your Pastor’s Not Perfect”
Working at Enjoyment
By: Rodney Olsen
It’s a weird concept but I’ve been thinking again recently about the self-discipline we require to do the things we love. Continue reading “Working at Enjoyment”
What Our View of Death Says About The Value Of Life
The things a society celebrates are markers for its values. For instance we celebrate life, but we never celebrate death. When we gather to mourn a person who has died it is the value we placed on their life that dominates our thoughts. We celebrate what they meant to their family, friends and the wider community but mourn their loss. Continue reading “What Our View of Death Says About The Value Of Life”
Paleo Porridge
By: Susan Joy
A warm comforting porridge that is oat and grain free, perfect for those cold winter mornings. This no fuss porridge is packed with Omega 3, protein, fibre and lots of antioxidants. A very filling breakfast that’s even more delicious topped with a dollop of coconut yoghurt. Continue reading “Paleo Porridge”
Watch Your Words
I watched from a distance as the desperate mum yelled at her child, “Would you just calm down? Calm down right now! If you don’t calm down I’ll give you a big smack!” Continue reading “Watch Your Words”