Tackling Bass Strait
In the spirit of Aussie mateship, five Perth adventurers braved the Bass Strait on kayaks in January in memory of a friend and to raise funds to help other men facing struggles.
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Heroes of history
By Kathryn Eaves
April is a time for reflection. Australians reflect on the sacrifices made by the ANZACs on April 25th. Christians reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice at Easter. April 2012 brings another time for reflection — the 100th anniversary of the day the RMS Titanic sunk, not long after the Concordia disaster.
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Budget Buster: food
Family Finance
By Lloyd Woodrow
Many families buy too much food. Others buy too little. Typically, the average Australian family buys the wrong type of food. The reduction of a family’s food bill requires quantity and quality planning.
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Technology — Friend or Foe?
Better Parenting
by David and Charissa Scotford
There is no denying it — we live in an age where technology plays an important role in our lives. Whether you love technology or hate it, I believe it is something we all need to embrace if we are to keep up with our children and their interactions with those around them.
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I am worthy of real love
Facing alcohol and domestic violence, Rochelle thought no one loved her, yet now walks with love in her heart
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Freedom within limits
A LITTLE NUDGE
by Karl Faase
Jazz is not everyone’s choice of music. In Jazz concerts you may hear music that no-one has heard before. Within many jazz pieces there is the opportunity for free expression.
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No need to fight for my life
Former violent gang member Stanton Jogannah found true love
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Best gift ever!
By Karen Moreton
What is the most generous gift you have received? It’s pretty hard to rate favourite gifts, don’t you think?
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MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE
Tips for Life
By Alan Bailey
Every now and then we hear of someone being released from prison after wrongfully serving part of a lengthy sentence. It is a sad situation when an innocent man suffers the indignity, the pain and the loss of reputation that goes with being declared guilty and then locked away. It is hard to imagine how you would feel in that situation
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Is Seeing Believing?
Kids Pages
Naida Kubert
D id you hear the joke about the skeptic’s convention? The spacious convention rooms were paid for; the delicious food was prepared; the guest speaker was booked. The convention organizer sent out the invitations, saying the convention would be held at the centre on Saturday the 7th of January. All the skeptics got an invitation but no one believed it, so nobody came!
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Gladness despite suffering
How can a good God let bad things happen to ‘good people’?
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Mac OS X Lion (10.7) tips
Computers & Technology
by Darryl Budge
This winter in Australia, OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) will arrive. Until then here are some tips on how to use OS X Lion better.
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That killer called loneliness
By John Hutchinson
Like an indelible landmark against the sky stands the lone pine tree. It sits on a rocky cliff above Emily Bay — weathering the storms and withstanding the explosions which blasted a channel through a nearby reef.
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The case for chocolate
Healthy Living
with Miriam Ruthenberg
(BSc. Nutrition, BSc. Health Promotion)
Each Easter, the stores are filled with chocolate in its various forms, a tradition that may not be as bad for you as you think.
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Atrial Fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm)
Medical Matters
By Dr Jeremy Beckett
What is it?
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Success gave no answers
As an early pioneer of voicemail systems with a dozen patents to his name, Larry Bergeron thought he could do things on his own until his son suddenly died.
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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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EASTER IS NOT OVER
By Gary Shipton
For most people, the meaning of Easter is rooted in a long weekend break, bunny rabbits and chocolates, so when Easter Monday is over and most people have traipsed back to work, the celebration is quickly forgotten, which is a pity.
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Carbon dating points to a young age!
Believe It or Not
By Jim Mason, Creation Ministries International. www.Creation.com
Radioactive 14C is continually being formed in the atmosphere, and makes up about a trillionth of all carbon atoms on Earth. Because it is biologically almost indistinguishable from non-radioactive carbon (12C), it is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis and then by animals eating the plants and other animals eating the animals that eat the plants and, of course, by humans when we eat our burgers and broccoli.
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Getting beyond cliché conversation
Building Better Marriages
By Rob Furlong
All communication must begin somewhere and according to those who have studied the topic typical conversations between people commence at what they describe “Level 5” or “Cliché Conversation”. The following poem, When Fishermen Meet, is an excellent example of this level of communication:
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Autumn glory
Gardening
By Carl Carmody
The purple flowering Brazilian Glory Bush (Tibouchina) are amongst the most spectacular flowering shrubs, especially valued for their showy display at this time of the year when colour is often scarce in the garden.
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Linsanity comes to town
Sport
America’s latest sporting hero realised he needed to play for a different prize
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