By: Sharon Fitness
So… I made a boy in Optus cry today. But not in the way you might think. Continue reading “Try a Little Kindness – The Results Can Be Surprising”
Try a Little Kindness – The Results Can Be Surprising
The Day I Discovered my Inner Narcissist
By: Aaron Johnstone
The other day I found out a disturbing truth about something deep inside me. Something which will undoubtedly affect my family – and probably your family too while I’m at it. Continue reading “The Day I Discovered my Inner Narcissist”
“Healthy Masculinity Looks Like Christlikeness,” Says Pastor Jon Tyson
By: Laura Bennett
Have you ever considered what shapes your value system, or how you form your understanding of right and wrong?
Continue reading ““Healthy Masculinity Looks Like Christlikeness,” Says Pastor Jon Tyson”
The ‘Slap’ – A Reflection on a Moment of Public Humiliation
By: Stephen McAlpine
Last week, a man humiliated another man and his wife in front of a crowd of people. The humiliated man was me. Continue reading “The ‘Slap’ – A Reflection on a Moment of Public Humiliation”
Humility Hasn’t Always Been a Virtue. Here’s How its Meaning Changed
By: Sheridan Voysey
They may have no more authority than a scribbled-on napkin, but I get a kick out of unofficial holidays. This month alone has a Sticky Bun Day, a Sword Swallowers Day, and even an International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day! Continue reading “Humility Hasn’t Always Been a Virtue. Here’s How its Meaning Changed”
What Legacy Are You Building?
Pause and think, for just a moment, of the most excellent person you have ever met…
What made them so “excellent”?
Is it possible to create an inventory of their attributes; the characteristics of excellence they embody?
Aristotle said… Continue reading “What Legacy Are You Building?”
A Letter To My Sons About Becoming Good Men (In a Culture That Degrades Females)
By: Akos Balogh
Dear Ben and Archie*,
You may have noticed the many stories in the news about how lots of women have been hurt by men. Women like Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins, and many others. It’s been sad to watch their pain. Continue reading “A Letter To My Sons About Becoming Good Men (In a Culture That Degrades Females)”
Attitude is Everything
When my youngest daughter was around 18 months old we shared an experience that taught me a valuable lesson about how our attitude is everything. Continue reading “Attitude is Everything”
Teaching Your Kids About Good Character
By: Robert Garrett
It has been said that character is ‘who you are when no one is watching’; it’s those things that we do in private, not for the praise or recognition from others, or conversely, for fear of being caught out. Continue reading “Teaching Your Kids About Good Character”
Build Your Character Not Your Reputation
By: Sabrina Peters
God is far more interested in who we are when no one’s looking, than the image we present to others. Character always trumps reputation. Our character is the sum of our values, our thoughts, our words and our actions. Continue reading “Build Your Character Not Your Reputation”