One of the most horrible, grotesque things that I see in this world is when someone lives their lives in a straightjacket of the expectations of others. You might think I’m overstating that case a bit. But I’m not. It’s a terrible thing. So can I ask you, what straightjacket are you wearing today? Don’t …
This generation of teenagers are worrying parents like never before, throwing their talent out the door and accepting minimal wages to focus on a life of partying and binge drinking. Their motto – YOLO (You Only Live Once) – is plastered all over their social media pages and stands out as their anthem. When parents ask me …
Thankfulness turns generosity into more than a duty or obligation – generosity is a dynamic delight. Our generosity isn’t generated, it’s passed on. Even more wonderful, generosity imitates out gracious God. What’s true in a divine sense is also true in human sense. To have received earthly generosity – hospitality, help, encouragement, mercy – equips us to be generous.
Any moron with ‘auto tune’ can make music but a true artist makes a difference.
For most of my life, I thought ‘my soul’ and ‘my spirit’ were pretty interchangeable, ie. they were the same thing. But part of getting my head around what I am NOT, (which I talked about here) was realizing that my soul and my spirit are actually two quite different things. I am indebted to …
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After 12 years of doing homework and eating Vegemite sandwiches many school leavers choose to let their hair down at Schoolies. But this week-long party has authorities on edge and parents terrified… According to the National Schoolies Week Organisation 52.3% of boys and 37.3% of girls get drunk every day at the Gold Coast event. 18.8% percent …
Jack was 2 ½ years old when we finally did the ‘skin prick’ test and I wish we had done it much, much sooner. His back lit up like a Christmas tree. Peanuts, cashews, tree nuts, dogs, mould, weeds, pollen, dust mites… I was overwhelmed. He handled it so well. By now, his discomfort resistance levels are so high.
Anyone who has a teenager will relate to these three diary entries in some way. You will recognize the demands for freedom, the cry for total independent and the undertone that says, “Don’t you dare try and tell me what to do!” Take heart today. I have mentored hundreds of young people over the year …