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How Christian Counselling Skills Can Benefit You in Your Vocation
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." (1 Cor 10:31, NIV) Adding a counselling qualification to your current skills opens up many career opportunities and specialisations, enriching your professional prospects in numerous...
Personal Transformation: Cultivating Long-Lasting Change for Ourselves and Others
Personal transformation is a profound journey that goes beyond momentary change. It involves nurturing growth within ourselves and supporting others in their own transformative journeys. By embracing personal transformation, we can cultivate a ripple effect of...
Investing in Self-Care: Nurturing Wellbeing in Crisis Situations
In times of crisis and uncertainty, it is crucial to prioritise our wellbeing and practise self-care. Faith and spirituality offer a sense of stability and security in God's love and plan, empowering us to make wise choices that contribute to our overall wellbeing....
Embracing the Lordship of Christ: A Life-Altering Journey
In the captivating video titled "The Lordship of Christ," Francis Chan shares a deeply personal testimony that explores the transformative power of surrendering to the authority of Jesus Christ. Through his own experiences and a thorough examination of Scripture, Chan...
Understanding the Times: Navigating the Challenges of Mental Health in Today’s World
Australia faces a mental health epidemic. Recent data reveals that 2 in 5 Australians have experienced or are currently experiencing mental health disorders, highlighting the urgent need for understanding and support. Young people, in particular, are...
Here’s What it’s Like Being a Church Leader and Depressed
Blameless. A leader and lover in the home. Self-controlled. Disciplined. Honest. Hospitable. One who holds firmly to the truth. These are just some of the qualifications that the Bible holds out for leaders in the Church (Titus 2, 1 Timothy 3). As a church...
5 Myths About Mental Illness Most Christians Hold
Myths and misconceptions about mental ill health can cause many Christians to avoid talking about their struggles, fear judgement, and not seek much-needed help. In the same way that neglecting physical health can have serious consequences, untreated mental illness...
The shortest Psalm and the greatest wisdom
Reading Time: 2 minutesPsalm 117 is the shortest chapter in the Bible: just two verses, approximately thirty words. The message is powerful, especially for those who struggle with worry and anxiety. Here’s four take-away points from it.
5 tips to manage your Anxiety
Reading Time: 3 minutesThose of us who have a tendency to worry know what it’s like to feel constantly in fight or flight battle mode. It can leave us feeling exhausted. Here are 5 tips to help keep a check on your anxiety and manage it in ways that have been found to work.
The Story of Tim
Reading Time: 13 minutesThese are stressful times, and different brains respond in different ways. What exactly is happening here when social anxiety kicks in?
Focusing on Jesus
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe current season of Lent – which commenced on March 2nd – offers us an opportunity to do just that: keep our focus firmly on Jesus.
Wait. An Advent Reflection.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNear the heart of the Christmas / Advent Story is the expectation that God is going to offer a gift. The head-fake in this Bible story is that, when those waiting come up on or are given that gift, it’s just a baby.