By: Susan Joy
This paleo French onion dip is so easy to make, it’s delicious and it’s the perfect appetiser. Continue reading “French Onion Dip”
French Onion Dip
“Don’t Believe In God? Lie To Your Children”
By: Akos Balogh
A fascinating article appeared in the Wall Street Journal late last year. Erica Komisar, a well known and respected author and Psychoanalyst wrote a piece entitled ‘Don’t believe in God? Lie to your children’. Continue reading ““Don’t Believe In God? Lie To Your Children””
The Five Big Drivers of Poverty in Australia
by: Rosie Kendall – CEO of CAP Australia
In their Post-Budget analysis , Dr Cassandra Goldie CEO of Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) stated that the 2020-2021 Federal Budget, announced last week, will leave millions of people stranded – saying that “we cannot allow the outcome of this crisis to be 1.6 million people left stranded in poverty on JobSeeker”. Continue reading “The Five Big Drivers of Poverty in Australia”
Aid Agencies, Celebrities, Churches and Leaders Get Behind the ‘End COVID For All’ Campaign
By: Clare Bruce
An army of Australia’s major aid agencies, faith groups and educational institutions, backed by several major celebrities, have joined a campaign calling on the Australian government to increase its support for our “international neighbours” in the COVID-19 crisis. Continue reading “Aid Agencies, Celebrities, Churches and Leaders Get Behind the ‘End COVID For All’ Campaign”
Mum Thanks God for Her Daughter’s Miracle
By: CBM Australia
Here is a heartfelt letter from Frenil, a mum in the Philippines whose 13 year old daughter received a Miracle thanks to someone giving on Miracles Day. The letter was written in July 2020. Continue reading “Mum Thanks God for Her Daughter’s Miracle”
When an Aussie Mum Witnesses the Miracle of Sight
By: CBM Australia
Never in her wildest dreams, would mum-of-three Mariska Meldrum have pictured herself standing in a small shack on a remote island in the Philippines, watching someone have eye surgery.
Continue reading “When an Aussie Mum Witnesses the Miracle of Sight”
Free Online Concerts and Talks – June 1 to 5, 2020
By: Kim Wilkinson
As part of this year’s CONNECT20 Online – an Australian Media and Arts Summit, you can take part in some of the online experience – for free!
While the entire summit includes over 30 interactive talks, and interviews, there are also a number of free public concert events and inspiring talks to entertain and encourage you – as we emerge into a brave new world.
Created Exclusively For You
These concerts and talks have been created especially for the CONNECT20 Online Summit, and have never been seen before. Register to watch these exclusive concerts from musicians like for King & Country, We Are Messengers, Michael W Smith and more, plus experience talks with Bob Goff, Will Graham and Dr Caroline Leaf – find details for each, and the links to register below.
Dr Caroline Leaf on How to Detox your Brain in 5 Steps
Free Online Session, Monday 1st June, 3pm
Dr Caroline Leaf, author, international speaker, communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, shares her insight on why we spend so much time detoxing our bodies through different diets and exercise routines, but we tend to forget to detox our most important organ: the brain.
So how do we detox our brains? Through our minds. We can overcome past experiences that are holding us back and we can overcome toxic thinking patterns that are keeping us from living up to our full potential by learning to harness the power of our minds to change the structure of our brains.
Dr Leaf spent the last 30 years developing a mind-based technique, based on the science of thoughts and memory formation, to help detox and rewire our brains. Her 5-step process only takes 7-16 minutes a day, and in 21 days you will have started rewiring your brain for success.
Register now for free online session with Dr Caroline Leaf
We Are Messengers in Live Concert
Free Online Concert, Tuesday 2nd June, 6pm
Darren and the band of We Are Messengers bring a special intimate acoustic event with a never-before-seen concert recorded in front of a live audience just before lockdown. Feel the energy and passion of this Irish American band, up close and personal.
Register now for We Are Messengers free concert event
A Message of Hope with Will Graham and Crowder
Free Online Session, Wednesday 3rd June, 11am
In this live-streamed free event direct from Ashville, North Carolina – Will Graham will be joined by Crowder to share a message of hope for all the world.
Register now for free online session with Will Graham and Crowder
We Rise As One – The Arthouse Sessions Concert
Free Online Concert, Thursday 4th June, 6pm
Join homegrown host and singer/songwriter Nathan Tasker live from the Arthouse in Nashville for an evening of unplugged sessions and conversations with Michael W Smith, Elle Limebear, Matthew West and Jordan Feliz.
Register now for free online Arthouse Sessions Concert event
It’s Time to Dream Big All Over Again With Bob Goff
Free Online Session, Friday 5th June, 11am
Bob Goff is the author of the New York Times bestselling Love Does and Everybody, Always as well as the bestselling Love Does for Kids. He is the Honorary Consul to the Republic of Uganda, an attorney, and the founder of Love Does — a nonprofit human rights organisation operating in Uganda, India, Nepal, Iraq, and Somalia. Bob is a lover of balloons, cake pops, and helping people pursue their big dreams. His greatest ambitions in life are to love others, do stuff and, most importantly, to hold hands with his wife, sweet Maria Goff, and spend time with their amazing kids.
Register now for free online session with Bob Goff
For King & Country Live Concert
Free Online Concert, Friday 5th June, 6pm
Join Aussie Ex-Pats, for King & Country, live from their home in Nashville for an exclusive conversation and live performance, as we celebrate the end of an amazing week online at CONNECT20.
Register now to see For King & Country free concert event
About the author: Kim Wilkinson is a media and communications professional who specialises in building community and valuable relationships.
Australians Prepare to Mark Anzac Day On Their Driveways at 6am
By: Clare Bruce
Above: (L) Kelly Wall in Landsborough, QLD, paints her wheelie bin ahead of Saturday (Photo: Facebook)
Australians in their thousands are preparing to mark Anzac Day from their driveways on Saturday, after the cancellation of all public Anzac gatherings due to coronavirus restrictions. Continue reading “Australians Prepare to Mark Anzac Day On Their Driveways at 6am”
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
By: Berni Dymet
Good Friday. Gee – you read the historical account – doesn’t seem that good. So – was there anything good about Good Friday? Continue reading “What’s So Good About Good Friday?”
Church Teams Allowed to Meet Next Weekend, to Conduct Full Easter Services by Live Streaming
By: Clare Bruce
Churches will be allowed to conduct the Easter services they’re accustomed to next weekend, complete with musicians, worship teams and those in other ministry roles—but worshippers will still have to stay home and watch the services by live-streaming. Continue reading “Church Teams Allowed to Meet Next Weekend, to Conduct Full Easter Services by Live Streaming”