Blog Category: Community
Reflections on Learning in Wartimes – Part 1
Friends, in 1939, during WWII, C.S. Lewis wrote Learning in Wartime. If you haven’t read it yet, I encourage you to do so. You can access it here. C.S. Lewis’ words are wise words indeed and have much to say to us here and now. And, whilst we are not in a war per se…
Reflections on Learning in Wartimes – Part 2
We look into the seven things you can put in place in your situation to optimise your learning and growth.
Siblings, Snacks and Social Media
Here are some helpful tips to help you deal with three of the most common issues reported by parents under pressure: sibling rivalry, food habits, and how to safely manage technology use.
Relationships Under Pressure
Whether you’re single, married, in a relationship, young, or not-so-young, chances are your relational world is under pressure as a result of the pandemic and the various levels of social distancing measures. So how do we navigate the next few months in ways that normalise the relationship struggles and equip us to redeem this time in the best way possible?
Lest We Forget
Did you know that the phrase “lest we forget”, which we use to commemorate those who died in warfare, came from the Bible? “Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget—lest we forget!” So the context is God, not those who have died.
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 positive and enduring impact in our lives and in those around us. In this article we unpack the significance…
Embracing Community: A Christian Perspective on Connection and Support
The call to community remains an important aspect of the Christian faith, despite the emphasis on individualism and self-sufficiency in today’s world. Christian believers are urged to embody virtues such as compassion and patience, as outlined in passages like Colossians 3:12-17. Therefore, relationships within the body of Christ play a crucial role in the Christian…
The Urgent Need for Christian Counsellors in Our Community
Our world is in crisis. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and loneliness are on the rise, and people everywhere are searching for hope, healing, and understanding. The need for Christian counsellors has never been greater. Counselling is not just about helping someone navigate their emotions but about creating a sacred space where healing begins. When pain feels…
Hurting Yet Hungry: A Generation Awakening to Hope and Meaning
We live in a world aching under the weight of uncertainty. Finances are tight, relationships are strained, and the future feels more fragile than ever. From the rising cost of living to the growing mental health crisis, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Many are quietly struggling—hurting behind closed doors. And yet, amidst the ache, something…
Australia’s Spiritual Shift and the Rising Demand for Christian Counsellors
Australia is undergoing a profound transformation in its spiritual and mental health landscape. Recent studies by McCrindle Research and Mission Australia highlight a nation grappling with increasing mental health challenges amidst a shifting spiritual identity. This evolving context underscores the growing need for Christian counsellors who can integrate faith-based perspectives into mental health support. The…
Do You Want to Get Well?
As we continue our exploration of John 5 and Jesus’ miraculous interaction with a man at the pool of Bethesda, we encounter a profound question: “Do you want to get well?” This seemingly simple question posed by Jesus holds deep significance, not just for the man who had been invalid for 38 years, but for…
You are the Solution to the Connection Crisis
You are the Solution to the Connection Crisis A good question can reframe a conversation, cause us to think differently, and even change the course of a life. Jesus asked many questions. One such life-changing question was asked of the man at the Bethesda pool. We read in John 5:6 that Jesus asked, “Do you…
The Connection Crisis: Why So Many of Us Feel Alone (and How Christian Counselling Helps)
We live in a world that’s never been more connected—and yet, many of us feel profoundly alone. We send messages, we join group chats, we post updates.But somehow, the more connected we become, the more disconnected we feel. Beneath the surface of our busy, digital lives is a growing ache for something real. Many of…
Silent Struggle: Male Loneliness and the Connection Crisis
Loneliness isn’t just an emotional state, it’s a public health issue. And for many Australian men, it’s a silent epidemic. We’re in the middle of a connection crisis. Study after study shows what many of us already sense: that men, in particular, are feeling increasingly isolated. They’re less likely to have close friends, less likely…
Christian Revival in Australia – We Need Counsellors
Revival Is Here. Are You Ready? Across the world—and here in Australia—we’re seeing signs of a Christian revival. In the middle of rising anxiety, fractured communities, and a search for stability, more people are returning to faith. And not just in theory—church attendance is increasing, interest in Christianity is growing, and spiritual conversations are becoming…
Equipping Christian Care
Who Is Carrying the Pain in Your Community? Why the Church Needs More Trained Listeners Most churches and Christian communities know that people are struggling. Increasingly, trained Christian counsellors are becoming essential to how responsibility for care is understood, shared, and sustained over time. Pain rarely announces itself publicly. It shows up in the quiet…
A Vulnerable God – Part 2
The past eighteen months have been such an interesting and distressing time for the whole world.
A Vulnerable God – Part 1
Of all the multiple ways our human brokenness shows up, probably none is more insidious and prevailing than shame. Shame whispers (and sometimes shouts)...
Baby Steps are the Hardest
Every new beginning starts with one simple, and seemingly impossible question: but how?
An Epic Invitation
Many of us are realising we have been more deeply affected by the events of 2020 and 2021 than perhaps we initially expected.
Finding Our Way Through Through The Messy Middle
It is a difficult time for all of us, and it is important that we stay as healthy, connected and supported as we can.
Preparing for Christmas
Two thousand years ago, before the birth of Jesus, John the Baptist urged the crowds to surrender their brokenness and pain to God and in so doing clear away any obstacle that would prevent Jesus from having full access to their hearts (Mark 1:3). John’s message is the same to us today. In the lead up to Christmas,…
Easter 2020
This year, Easter weekend may look somewhat different to other years. This year, we may feel stuck inside our homes. This year, the media reports may be gloomier than ever. This year, we may not be going on our traditional family holiday. This year, we may not be able to gather with others to celebrate…
Stewarding Christmas: How to Avoid the Three Christmas Traps
Three traps to avoid during Christmas if we want to celebrate in the right spirit of the season, which is about God's unconditional love.
