The Ingredients Make All The Difference
Steph Penny says “You Can Survive Chronic Illness”
By: Laura Bennett
For anyone living with chronic illness, pain, or witnessing someone experiencing it, the feeling of life being taken away from you – or it somehow being less than it’s meant to be – is profound. Continue reading “Steph Penny says “You Can Survive Chronic Illness””
Our Many Coloured Days: On the Brown, Grey and Purple Ones…
By: Brian Harris
I imagine that many of my readers are Dr Seuss fans. What’s not to like about him? Green Eggs and Ham, The Grinch, and all the rest we are introduced to in Theodor Geisel’s wonderful world. Among my favourites are My Many Coloured Days, which attaches a colour to the different moods we encounter in life, with the liberating conclusion that whatever the colour of a particular day, “it turns out all right you see… and I go back to being ME.”
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How to Manage Challenging Emotions for Teens: A Four Step Guide
By: Michelle Nortje
Emotional regulation can be tough, especially during adolescence when things feel even more intense. But managing your emotions isn’t about ignoring them; it’s about understanding and working with them.
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Jolie is a Powerhouse of Grace and Class in ‘Maria’ [Movie Review]
By: Michael Walsh
With the arrival of ‘Maria’, here ends Pablo Lorraín’s tragic trilogy of iconic women of the 20th century grappling with fame and celebrity following Jackie and Spencer. Continue reading “Jolie is a Powerhouse of Grace and Class in ‘Maria’ [Movie Review]”
Christian Persecution is Rising Globally, But Hope Can, Too
By: Laura Bennett
For the last 31 years, Open Doors has released their World Watch List, detailing the countries where persecution against Christians is most prolific.
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God Knows our Secrets; So Does Google Maps.
By: Stephen McAlpine
In a classic case of “But I woulda gotten away with it if it wasn’t for you meddling kids”, a Spanish man has been arrested for murder, after the Google Maps car drove past him stuffing a body into the boot/trunk of his vehicle. Continue reading “God Knows our Secrets; So Does Google Maps.”
The Fight Against Modern Day Slavery in the Philippines
Steve Baird, Chief Marketing Officer of Compassion Australia, shines a light on the horrific crime of online child sexual exploitation in the Philippines—and the pivotal role Compassion plays in protecting vulnerable children.
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SVRCINA’s New Song ‘Hummingbird’ Reminds Us We Aren’t Alone
By: Justin Rouillon
SVRCINA’s latest single and album ‘1200 Beats per Minute’ both take inspiration from the hummingbird – a bird that can be both still and extremely active at the same time. Continue reading “SVRCINA’s New Song ‘Hummingbird’ Reminds Us We Aren’t Alone”
Overwhelmed by the World’s Suffering? Here’s How to Help
By: Joni Boyd
“We can’t save them but love them where they are at.” Jeremiah Project’s Jacky Turano reminds us that small acts of kindness can mean a lot. Continue reading “Overwhelmed by the World’s Suffering? Here’s How to Help”