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Learning to fall in love…with myself!

Learning to fall in love…with myself!

Have you ever encountered a piece of advice or a mantra that related so intently to a current situation or dilemma within your own life, that you were instantly enlightened? .

  • The next revival? Chaplaincy: The new reformation?

    What is happening? Something is happening with chaplaincy in Australia: Literally 1000's of sports chaplains requested by local clubs. The explosion of hotel chaplaincy for Schoolies. School chaplaincy's amazing growth with federal government funding. The respect our Defence Force chaplains receive.

  • Travelling - The good, the bad and the ugly

    As I contemplate our first overseas journey with three young children, I simply cannot work out how I should feel. I am extremely talented at compiling worst case scenarios in my mind. I think back to previous domestic flights. Our middle child suffers from travel sickness, our eldest child studies the flight safety card every single flight and can be guaranteed to loudly recount possible emergencies, whilst our youngest has a severe addiction to Minties.

  • Killing the kiss

    On Friday May 17, the doors to Dunder Mifflin Paper Company closed for the very last time. After 200 episodes, countless \"That\'s What She Said...\" jokes and a wealth of hilarious memories, The Office wrapped up its ninth season in style. Millions of viewers worldwide had followed the team at Scranton throughout their journey - yet the highlight of most viewers was the unfolding relationship between salesman Jim, and receptionist Pam.

  • Boasting in weakness

    As 2013 comes to a close, so does my final year of full-time university study. Anybody who has been in this situation knows what a good feeling it is to complete a degree, coming out of this life season with increased wisdom, knowledge, and (hopefully) time management skills.

  • So what's the plan?

    My Mum has one particular recipe book that is prized above all others. It is the book in which she has collected family recipes passed down over the years, carefully hand-written by loved ones, some of whom are now no longer with us. The recipe book is older than I am and is practically dripping in sentimental value.

  • One, two, three...look at me

    Earlier in the year while leading Kids Church, it was time to settle the children down from lively singing and birthday announcements to the much more sedate mood of story time. With so much chatter going on, I had to think quick to retrieve their attention.

  • The power of fashion and confidence

    The famous French fashion designer, Yves Saint Laurent once said, "I have always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them, give them confidence." This quote can certainly be true.

  • What does Google say about you?

    The internet is my own personal priest and Google the private confessional where I share my deepest desires and darkest fears. The flickering cursor sits ready – anytime, anywhere – to hear my thoughts and dutifully process them into a neat package of information.

  • The modern challenge of femininity

    \'Women should not have to adopt masculine traits in order to succeed. You should be able to stay in tune with your femininity and still be equal.\' Actress Isla Fisher on succeeding in Hollywood.

  • Is cloud computing relevant to Christians?

    Is cloud computing relevant to Christians? Before we can answer this question we first have ask ourselves what is Cloud Computing?

  • Freedom of sound

    Perspective is a powerful thing. Often the same circumstance can have a profoundly different effect on people simply because of the discrepancy in perspective. Perspective can be external, like skin colour, income, or a physical placement or position; or it can be internal, like culture, education, mood or personality.