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Why I Look Forward to Easter Every Year
Hollywood often allows villains like Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony Hopkins in the blockbuster movie, ’Silence of the Lambs’ to get away with murder. A Message of Hope However the Easter story is much different in the case of the crucified Christ. Many at the...
Sheryll Flynn – aifc Student in Perth
What were you doing before taking on study at aifc (eg, what line of work/study?)? I was a Primary School Chaplain Why did you decide to study Counselling? I had already completed Cert IV in Pastoral Care and I was working as a primary school Chaplain. I found I was...
Ruth Killingback – aifc Student in Canberra
What were you doing before taking on study at aifc (eg, what line of work/study?)? My husband and I managed Christian conference centres for a few years, then I had a break and I started working for Salvos counselling in 2013 and I’m still working there while...
Roger Dannock – aifc Student in Canberra
What were you doing before taking on study at aifc (eg, what line of work/study?)? Working in the Building industry Why did you decide to study Counselling? I had a heart for young people who were floundering in difficult situations; like relationship issues and...
Michael Taylor – aifc Student in Adelaide
What were you doing before taking on study at aifc (eg, what line of work/study?)? I was working full time as a public accountant in my own business – and I’m still doing that. Why did you decide to study...
Libby Baensch – aifc Student in Melbourne
What were you doing before taking on study at aifc (eg, what line of work/study?)? Full time Mum – My children were 18, 16, 14 and 12 years old when I started my diploma, and I had been home-schooling them for the last 12 years. I was also involved with Abigail...
Les Daly – aifc Distance Education Student
What were you doing before taking on study at aifc (eg, what line of work/study?)? I have been employed by Airservices Australia for the last 21 years as an Aviation Fire Fighter. Why did you decide to study Counselling? I have always had a passion to see people's...
Alison Rogers – aifc Student in Adelaide
What were you doing before taking on study at aifc (eg, what line of work/study?)? Working in admin Why did you decide to study Counselling? I was sitting on my lounge one night feeling lonely (my husband was working nights) and out of the blue, I felt God tell me to...
Dreana Beitzel – aifc Student in Melbourne
What were you doing before taking on study at aifc (eg, what line of work/study?)? I was, and still am working in a referral centre in emergency relief. We help people who are experiencing hardship and refer them to an appropriate service. We also give out food...
The Miracle of Easter – The Resurrection of Jesus
The resurrection of Christ is the most significant, if not most important miracle of the Christian faith. His resurrection showed people that the Gospel message Jesus came with was real and that God has absolute power over life and death. Apart from all the prophecy...
Protect Your Mental Health With A Healthy Diet
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables daily can benefit our mental health as recent evidence suggests. Studies have shown that increased depression and anxiety can be linked to high calorie foods that are usually processed, high in fat that offer low or no nutritional...
Spiritual Bad Hair Day – By Steve Poisat
According to Gospel Brew, “Not only are we SAVED by grace and through faith in Christ, but we also SERVE by grace and through faith in Christ! That means that there will be times (many) when you’re having a “bad spiritual hair day” and an opportunity presents itself...