By: Jennifer Chu
You step into your local supermarket, and notice that you are surrounded by millions of chocolates wrapped in green and red. Continue reading “The Holiday Survival Guide”
The Holiday Survival Guide
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. Continue reading “Managing Sensory Challenges Through the Festive Season”
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. Continue reading “21 Life-Changing Gifts That Bring Hope This Christmas”
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? Continue reading “Aussies, Let’s Talk About Thanksgiving”
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. Continue reading “To Halloween or Not To Halloween?”
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. Continue reading “Celebrating 30 Years of Operation Christmas Child – Spreading Hope Worldwide”
The ’10 Days of Awe’ Challenge – Are You In?
By: Jodie McEwen
Awe can help us be more generous and empathetic. Continue reading “The ’10 Days of Awe’ Challenge – Are You In?”
The Miracle of Sight – Just in Time for His Baby’s Birth
By: Mariska Meldrum
The birth of a child is one of the most special moments a parent will witness. Continue reading “The Miracle of Sight – Just in Time for His Baby’s Birth”
Two Men and a Miracle
By: Mariska Meldrum
Excitement was in the air, with dozens of people and their families arriving, ready to receive free cataract surgery at a CBM supported eye clinic in the Philippines. Continue reading “Two Men and a Miracle”
National Volunteer Week: “A Way to Give Back”
By: Mike Crooks
For Australian teacher Liz O’Sullivan, moving to Thailand for nearly two years to use her skills has been a rewarding experience. Continue reading “National Volunteer Week: “A Way to Give Back””