“We’re in this golden age of Christian-Jewish relationships, but it’s still in its infancy.”
Relationships
Pastors Feeling Lonely And Isolated
“If we really want to last in ministry we must take seriously the human vocation of loving well.”
Five Tips for Difficult Conversations
When there is something difficult we need to talk about, saying nothing may be simpler and easier in the short term, but in the long term we can begin to feel stuck in unhealthy patterns of relating.
Emotional Wilderness in Marriage – Marriage and Money Seminar
We’ve all heard the term ‘opposites attract’. While this can lead to an initial attraction, it can also lead to potential downsides in a marriage once the dust settles.
When Money is Destroying Your Marriage – Marriage and Money Seminar
If you find that the majority of your arguments stem from money problems, it’s time to take a stand and commit to resolving the issues before they destroy your marriage.
Dealing With Toxic Relationships – Marriage and Money Seminar
Some people choose not to deal with an issue to avoid conflict. It then becomes the elephant in the room and over time resentment and bitterness set in.
Is Conflict An Opportunity?
If we start to view conflict as a God-given opportunity, we’re already on the road to becoming peacemakers. How? Because we are seeing conflict in a new way.
Should Christians Celebrate Valentines Day?
Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world as a day for expressing love, but for many Christians it is about much more than that.
The Friendship Lab
In a world overwhelmed by technology, one thing that often gets lost in the shuffle is true connection.
Love In Action – Encouragement from Vision’s Chappies
The extra mile, the other cheek, the helping hand, the many forgiving’s, the last of your chocolate cake – whatever it might be – when love grows legs, it goes a long way.
Dealing With Toxic Relationships
Most of us can look back on our lives and name several people who have had a significant impact on us.
Raising Kids Who Care
Is there a secret to raising responsible children? Good connections, learning what true happiness is, and cultivating an environment of gratitude and purpose may help families overcome many of the challenges they face today.
LIFEMARK, a True Story That Celebrates the Gift of Life
LIFEMARK is the Kendrick Brothers’ first film based on a true story. The film, starring Kirk Cameron, is about an 18-year-old girl that rolled off the abortion table at the last second and decided to give her baby up for adoption.
Monitoring What We Watch
Does what we watch influence our behavior? Does it change how we interact with the world, and more importantly, how our children interact with it? Kids can be so easily influenced and pick up on things, even if they don’t always understand the meaning and complexity behind it.
How to Be a Better Friend
Christian friendships and relationships have a lot of different dimensions. They can be anything from a close marriage and romance to best friends for life, or even just good friends or coworkers with whom you get along well.
Are You Really Ok?
Did you know that as many as one in five Australians are affected by mental illness every year? This is a problem that we cannot afford to ignore. The impacts are being felt across our communities, both on the health system and the justice system.
Vulnerability Creates Opportunities to Share Faith
Taking the next step and being vulnerable by sharing is a great way to spark conversations that lead to talking about Jesus. Simply sharing your story is powerful because you never know what that simple act of vulnerability can do in someone’s life.
The Importance of Church for Kids
Should we send our children to a public or independent Christian school? It’s a question many parents wrestle with as they try to find the best fit for their children’s education.
The Lost Art of the Christian Wedding
Did you know that 4 out of 5 weddings today are performed by civil celebrants? In most Western nations, marriages have been traditionally performed in a church by a Christian minister or a priest. But preferences are changing. Our population has become more diverse, and one of the biggest changes is the number of people having secular weddings.
Are You Ready to Explode?
Why is it that sometimes peacemaking feels like climbing Everest, and other times it almost flows without thought?
Call for Church-Based Money Mentors
Most of us have had personal experience dealing with financial hardship. Right now, there’s a lot of concern about the rising cost of living, and when so much is beyond our control, it can be a frightening prospect.
Managing Financial Conflict in Relationships
Many of us know that financial conflict is one of the most common causes of marriage breakdowns. Cost of living increases and rising interest rates are placing even more strain on relationships, with families struggling to keep up.
Life After Death – TobyMac
Toby McKeehan, best known by his stage name TobyMac, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer who specialises in contemporary Christian music. Toby began his career when he was just a teenager with the band DC Talk, and was with them for 13 years before launching his solo career. After many years as a [...]
Helping Your Child Through Their First Relationship
We all want to be approachable as parents, but it may be difficult to maintain composure when our kids come home to tell us they have their first boyfriend or girlfriend.
Little Hubs of Love
When things don’t go as planned and unexpected problems come up, it can be hard to deal with. It’s normal to feel worried, confused, and scared. That’s where organisations like Pregnancy Help Australia can help.