Aussie captain’s oldest passenger ship
As Doulos’ Master for the past two years, Ashley McDonald has steered the oldest ocean-going passenger ship into many ports around the world, and met countless dignitaries and national leaders.
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Flight from fantasy
The enormous popularity of online video games suggests that for
many gamers, exploring a virtual universe is not just an entertaining diversion,
it is a highly addictive form of escapism.
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Surprising success
by Andrew Lansdown
At the Paris Olympics in July 1924, the Scottish runner Eric Liddell won a gold medal in the 400 metres. It was a spectacular race and produced a world record.
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Houses and cars
Family finance by Howard Dayton
Co-founder Crown Financial Ministries International
As a consumer, the two biggest purchases you’re likely to make are houses and cars. And, perhaps more than any other things you buy, these purchases will be influenced by competition, image, and emotion.
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Begin as you mean to go
Better Parenting by David and Charissa Scotford
We have a saying in our family which we parent by: ‘Begin
as you mean to go’.
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Top general emphasises afterlife
by Andrew Halloway
The head of the British Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt, made headlines last year for saying that death is not the end of this life, and soldiers need to be spiritually better prepared for war. His comments are not surprising, considering it was his own brushes with death that brought him to faith in God.
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Success in every sense of the word
Tips for life by Alan Bailey
Success comes in all fields of human endeavour. Wouldn’t
you mind a dollar for every time you read the word in the daily press?
If you’re at all like me,
you sometimes feel anything but a success in comparison with other people and their achievements.
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Why in the world am I here?
by Margaret Curran
Whether you’re going to bake a cake or build a skyscraper, your success
will depend on your ability to follow instructions.
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Could God love someone like me?
Yes, He LOVES you and has a plan for your life
We read in God‘s word: "God so loved the world
that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16)
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That pesky cough
Medical Matters by Dr Jeremy Beckett
At this time of year many of us are afflicted by cough, often for weeks at a time. Children are especially susceptible: as they roll from one cold into the next it can feel like they’ve been coughing all winter!
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Why are we single? PART II
Just for Singles by Julie Pearce
In this three part series we are looking at some of the underlying reasons why so many people are single. Last month we discussed the breakdown in community. This month, we’ll look at the breakdown in communication.
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Points to ponder...
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Only one Dad
by John Hutchinson
Father’s Day stirs a variety of emotions. Some remember their Dads with admiration and respect. Others hate the word ‘father.’
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Swedish trees contradict the Bible?
(Article coming soon)
Believe It or Not BY Carl Wieland
A closer look at a claim about the world’s oldest trees.
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Breast milk - Giving your baby the best start
(Article coming soon)
Healthy Living with Miriam Thyer
(BSc. Nutrition, BSc. Health Promotion)
For new born infants, breastmilk is considered the ‘gold standard’ for providing all the nutrients a baby needs to grow and develop.
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War and peace
(Article coming soon)
by Sandie Shirley
Iraq war veteran cheats death twice — and then gives up fighting
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What are netbooks?
(Article coming soon)
BY Darryl Budge
What are netbooks?
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YOU SAID IT!
(Article coming soon)
In a Podiatrist’s office:
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Fathers needed more than ever
(Article coming soon)
Building Better Marriages by Rob Furlong
When you think of world champion sprinters, it is fairly safe to say
that your mind will not automatically go to Derek Redmond. You are far more likely
to think of Carl Lewis or Asafa Powell or Usain Bolt… but not Derek Redmond.
And yet, Derek Redmond has a very special place in history.
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Spring-cleaning your garden
(Article coming soon)
Garden Time By Holly Reed
Spring is one of the best seasons for being outdoors. The air is warm, fresh and alive with the heady scent of pollen. Birds and insects are active, and somehow we all seem happier.
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Young player’s maturity
(Article coming soon)
Popular Roos midfielder Andrew Swallow gains respect the best way possible. He trains hard, plays hard, and runs until there is nothing left.
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Setting an example
(Article coming soon)
Whatever people think of him, Eagles ruckman Mark Seaby lets his football do the talking, showing the highest level of commitment and hardly ever slowing his work rate.
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Pearly Gates by Ian Jones |
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