Blog Category: Faith
Nothing Is Forever – A Lent To Easter Reflection
Drawing from the Notre Dame Cathedral fire in France Carolyn Bennett reflects on the chaos and panic following the death of Jesus.
When I say, “I’m A Christian.” – A Humble Christian Heart
Carol Wimmer's poem takes us into the heart of a humble Christian woman and serves as a reminder that we are all a work in progress.
Christian Counselling Course Graduate Testimonial – Jodi Grant
aifc graduate Jodi Grant answered a few questions about herself and about her experience studying at aifc. We also got to learn her plans for the future.
Students Spiritually Supported & Covered In Prayer
Prayer is central to the Christian faith. At aifc we spiritually support our students by covering them in prayer during their learning journey with us.
5 Ways To Nurture Connection with your Spouse
Relationships require intentional demonstrations of love for creating a strong connection from the quality time spent together as a couple.
5 Key Areas of Life To Keep Balanced
There are 5 key areas in our lives we can aim at keeping balanced to really help us regain a sense of good health and wellbeing.
How Some Relationships Grow Cold
Find out how relationships can grow cold and how counselling support can help.
The Stewardship Summit 2019
aifc will be a the Stewardship Summit 2019 as sponsors and as Speakers. Australian Church Leaders and Ministers from various denominations will be attending.
Overcoming Obstacles To Prayer
Find out how to remove obstacles that get in the way of your prayer time. Get back on track no matter how busy your life is.
But This, But That – Excuses Get In The Way
Are you big on 'BUTS? Many of us are so busy looking for excuses not to do the things we ought to do, that we've become big on 'buts.'
Biblical Observations For Clarifying A Misunderstanding
Have you been misunderstood? Pastor Chris Thomas shares his observations using biblical principals for clarifying a misunderstanding.
Convictions, Opportunities, Decisions and Regret
Coming to the right conclusion and knowing which doors to open and which ones to close is central to the decision making process.
Reciprocate Love Using Your Spouse’s Love Language
The 5 love languages described in Dr Gary Chapman's book works for strengthening, building up and cultivating loving relationships.
The Need for Human Connection
Humans need to connect to ourselves, to others and to our hopes and dreams. Wendy Marman explains how without connectiing we begin to wither and die.
How To Recognise A Quality Friendship
True friendship involves close relationship with another person or persons. Relationship is the connection between two or more people and the way they regard and behave towards each other. Close friends are often familiar with each other’s personalities, likes and dislikes and have formed a common bond with each other. Quality friendships are difficult to…
Honesty & Truthfulness For Authenticity
Studies have found that honesty is still the best policy and even a small white lie can be taxing on your mental health. Can being truthful prolong lives?
Generosity Is Good For The Soul
There are at least five great qualities generous people possess such as; love, selflessness, altruism, optimism and the ability to count their blessings. Dr Caroline Leaf tweeted, “Research confirms that acts of generosity actually change the brain for the better, increasing our peace, happiness, health & intelligence!” The body has a biochemical reaction when a person…
What Do Kindness & Compassion Have To Do With Anxiety?
Practicing kindness and compassion towards others, and towards ourselves, has a positive effect on our well-being and can assist with managing anxiety.
Kick A Cigarette Smoking Habit For Health Reasons
Studies show evidence of the health risks involved in cigarette smoking as being too huge a risk to ignore. Here's why we need to kick a cigarette habit.
Hospitality – The Heart Of The Christmas Story
The Christmas season is all about hospitality. It beckons us to make room within our lives for Jesus. We are called to welcome him in.
This Christmas – Share, Love & Add Value To Others
Sharing the gospel is easier when we add value to the lives of others.
Why Jesus Christ Was Rejected As Messiah
A look at some of the reasons why Jesus was rejected as Messiah according to the bible.
Why Choose aifc For Christian Counselling Training?
Here are some great to choose aifc for equipping the church to go be 'The Church.'
The State Of National Mental Health In Australia
Statistics show that there's a growing need for mental health support in Australia.
