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When I say, “I’m A Christian.” – A Humble Christian Heart

April 9, 2019 | Faith, Poetry, Relationships

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.

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Christian Counselling Course Graduate Testimonial – Jodi Grant

April 9, 2019 | Faith, Graduate Feedback, Student Testimonials

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.

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teenagers

When Young Teens Act Like They Hate Their Parents

April 7, 2019 | Mental Health, Relationships

As kids grow up towards independence they’re likely to act as if they hate their parents.  According to Carl E Pickhardt Ph.D., young teens go through a stage where they detach from their parents which can be a difficult time for the family. This striving towards independence can lead to negative behaviour. Developmental Dislike Of…

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students spiritually supported and covered in prayer

Students Spiritually Supported & Covered In Prayer

March 21, 2019 | Faith, Leadership, Our Courses

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.

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5 Ways To Nurture Connection with your Spouse

March 19, 2019 | Faith, Relationships

Relationships require intentional demonstrations of love for creating a strong connection from the quality time spent together as a couple.

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5 key areas to balance for good mental health

5 Key Areas of Life To Keep Balanced

March 18, 2019 | Faith, Leadership, Mental Health, Relationships, Wellbeing

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.

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tips for staying focused at work

Tips for Staying Focused At Work

March 14, 2019 | Community, Leadership, Work

The best thing we can do for ourselves is to become organised for maintaining a focused and productive work life.

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relationships

How Some Relationships Grow Cold

March 13, 2019 | Faith, Mental Health, Relationships

Find out how relationships can grow cold and how counselling support can help.

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dare to dream despite your bipolar disorder

Dare To Dream Despite Your Bipolar Disorder

March 10, 2019 | Leadership, Mental Health

Nichole Howson shares about juggling her business, ministry and the Defying Shadows website despite her bipolar disorder in the hope of encouraging others.

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stewardship summit 2019

The Stewardship Summit 2019

March 5, 2019 | aifc News, Community, Faith, Leadership

aifc will be a the Stewardship Summit 2019 as sponsors and as Speakers. Australian Church Leaders and Ministers from various denominations will be attending.

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Overcoming obstacles to prayer

Overcoming Obstacles To Prayer

March 4, 2019 | Faith, Relationships

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.

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fire

Reflections From The Sampson Flat Bushfires of S.A.

March 3, 2019 | Community, Mental Health

Two signs and two very distinct atttudes caused Shannon Hood to realise the importance of keeping an 'attitude of gratitude' during hardship.

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know the rules

Rules of Engagement & Etiquette on aifc’s Social Media Pages

March 3, 2019 | Rules

Before engaging on aifc's Facebook page by commenting or otherwise, we recommend getting to know the rules.

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But

But This, But That – Excuses Get In The Way

March 3, 2019 | Faith, Leadership, Mental Health, Our Courses, Relationships

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.'

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bounce back

10 Ways To Bounce Back From Bad Decisions

March 2, 2019 | Leadership, Mental Health

Discover the ten strategies successful people use to help them bounce back from the bad decisions they've made.

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Clarify a mssunderstanding

Biblical Observations For Clarifying A Misunderstanding

February 28, 2019 | Faith, Leadership, Relationships

Have you been misunderstood? Pastor Chris Thomas shares his observations using biblical principals for clarifying a misunderstanding.

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Convictions, Opportunities, Decisions and Regret

February 28, 2019 | Faith, Leadership, Relationships

Coming to the right conclusion and knowing which doors to open and which ones to close is central to the decision making process.

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reciprocate love using the five love languages

Reciprocate Love Using Your Spouse’s Love Language

February 27, 2019 | Faith, Relationships

The 5 love languages described in Dr Gary Chapman's book works for strengthening, building up and cultivating loving relationships.

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human connection

The Need for Human Connection

February 14, 2019 | Community, Faith, Leadership, Relationships, Wellbeing

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.

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Uganda and Thailand overseas trip

CEO’s Trip To Uganda & Thailand

February 12, 2019 | aifc News, Leadership, Relationships

With aifc’s purpose in mind: ‘Transforming lives to transform communities, CEO Nicholas Marks and Operations Manager Robyn Phillips, traveled overseas to Uganda & Thailand.

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the power of touch

The Human Touch Is Powerful & Essential

February 11, 2019 | Leadership, Relationships

Human touch fosters a sense of well-being as it communicates love, care, friendship, affection and compassion for one another when used correctly.

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friendships

How To Recognise A Quality Friendship

January 31, 2019 | Faith, Relationships

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…

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men's mental health

Looking After Men’s Physical & Mental Health

January 30, 2019 | Leadership, Mental Health, Wellbeing

Men's mental health can improve with a good nutritious diet and regular exercise. But there are more things men can do for their longevity and wellbeing.

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autism

A Brief Look At Autism Spectrum Disorder

January 29, 2019 | Mental Health, Relationships

Autism is a deep rooted neurodevelopmental condition that lasts a lifetime affecting social communication and patterns of behavior. We don’t yet know what causes it.

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