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Reflections on being a mother

Reflections on being a mother

After becoming a parent last year, there are many, many things I've learnt. How terrifying it is to place a brand new baby into a car and take the tiny, venerable person into the big world. Oh, and it is really embarrassing when you forget to pack nappies. And of course, that sleep is not crucial for operation! .

  • Ministerial Meltdown - Part II: Tell-Tale symptoms of Ministerial Meltdown and Burnout

    Ministerial Meltdown is a three-part series written by Dr Alan Palmer, the Head of Religious Studies and Head of Scholars and Oxbridge at Culford School, who draw from his own experience discusses the causes, symptoms and remedies of nervous breakdown a.k.a. 'burnout' for ministers.

  • Weekend in Rannock

    In my previous article I talked about my busy Easter weekend and of the weekend after when I was travelling down to Rannock in the wider district of Wagga Wagga to spend the weekend on a farm.

  • A journey of faith or just a stressful journey?

    Recently my wife and I struggled through a decision with God about a car to buy. Now we are finding it extremely challenging to find a full time job. These were not obstacles we expected to face when we stepped out in faith to move our family to the other side of the world, but right now this is the situation we are in.

  • A Christian Financial System

    Deuteronomy 15 verses 1-6: At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. 2This is how it is to be done: every creditor shall cancel any loan they have made to a fellow Israelite. They shall not require payment from anyone among their own people, because the LORD's time for cancelling debts has been proclaimed. 3You may require payment from a foreigner, but you must cancel any debt your fellow Israelite owes you. 4However, there need be no poor people among you, for in the land the LORD

  • Ministerial Meltdown - Part I: Why do Ministers Meltdown or Burn-out?

    Ministerial Meltdown is a three-part series written by Dr Alan Palmer, the Head of Religious Studies and Head of Scholars and Oxbridge at Culford School, who draw from his own experience discusses the causes, symptoms and remedies of nervous breakdown a.k.a. 'burnout' for ministers.

  • Are you a Warrior for Christ?

    Grief and pain touches every human being. Throughout our lives we will all experience some type of loss, trauma and heartache. While some people certainly experience greater causalities and loss than others, which at times may feel unfair, no one person is completely immune from human suffering.

  • Following a Dream – Mine or God's?

    One of the most common themes across the media today is that of \'following your dreams\' and the inspirational stories of those who have seen their dreams through to fruition never fail to garner the admiration of the public - especially those who have found themselves frozen in a routine from which they can\'t seem to break out.

  • Islam on the ball as they approach AFL for prayer rooms

    I have contemplated this week what praying and sports have in common. The average Australian will probably say, "Absolutely nothing". The average sports person would probably say, "A lot, when we are severely losing". One thing can be guaranteed. The diversity of responses would be large.

  • Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

    It's a tragic story. Jesus in the garden prays for His disciples and His people [John 17] and what is the one thing he prays for over and over? Unity… harmony amongst the brethren, and yet that is the one thing it seems His followers cannot do. Most often we seem to fall prey to the "you're a Pharisee" finger pointing at the more legalistic Christians or alternatively the "you're influenced by the Devil" finger pointing when it goes the other way to the fun lovin', lookin' like the world Chri

  • Around the Campfire. Are you a teacher, filmmaker or someone who just likes innovative ways to communicate a message?

    Here is a question: Around the Campfire: Are you a teacher? A filmmaker? Or someone who just likes innovative ways to communicate a message?

  • Cleansing our lives of toxic chemicals and food additives

    "Ok, I\'m all for it, but please can we not turn into hippies?"