What is Black Love? According to the Urban dictionary: Black love is, ‘A spiritual journey that only people who are rich in melanin can experience. A love that’s unconditional. A love that can build an empire. Monogamous and genuine in intent, this love can not be stopped.’ It’s a movement about surviving as black couples…
Love, Lust and Infatuation
The term, ‘I love you’, is used a lot these days by many people. But what do we actually mean when we say these words. Do we have an appreciation for the person we are saying this to? Or are we just saying it to smooth over a situation? The meaning of the word love…
God Loves You
As someone who sends many emails and letters every working day, I have spent a little time reflecting on how to add a simple statement of faith and encouragement to these communications. I wanted something that would be the one thing I would want someone to know if I had just a few words to…
Valentine’s Day Gift & Date Ideas For Her
What I would do if I had a valentine? I can’t really tell you where to go on Valentine’s day cause I have never been on a Valentine’s date. But if I was to celebrate V-day here is what would make my heart skip a beat: A Picnic – Taking the time to set up…
The Relationship Reverberation: Love and Society
This article is really important to me. Let me just start with a preface. Love is complicated. Love is extremely difficult to explain, and as such aim of this article will be to explain love with regards to the social definition of 2019 and the Biblical definition. This is gonna be a long one ladies…
Lessons Of Love
Growing up, I thought that romantic relationships were, quite simply, a waste of time. I am not sure why my younger self had such a pessimistic outlook on love… I was probably under the influence of celebrity couples and their dramatic breakups. Alas, I focussed on developing friendships in an attempt to avoid potential heartbreak,…
Things To Do Before Summer Ends
Before uni starts up again, it’s time to take advantage of the last few weeks of summer we have left. Get in a car with a few friends and explore your state. Below is a list of destinations and activities that are a must, no matter what state you live in we have you covered.…
The Importance Of Being Connected
Each year on the eve of Australia Day, January 26, a prominent person who is considered to have made a significant contribution to Australian society is named “Australian of the Year.” I’m told this style of award happens only in a few nations around the world but not only does this honour recognise a lifetime…
The Neuroscience of Giving
Are all the enthusiastic people that are ready for a new year annoying you? Are all the energetic individuals smashing their fitness goals or business plans or ticking things off their bucket lists on thrill-seeking holidays getting to you a little? Honestly, I am exhausted just hearing about it. Maybe you are like me, already…
How The Story Begins
Our story always begins with Jesus. Before our first word, He is the Word: “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1*). Only in discovering Jesus do we truly discover the rest of the story—or the rest of our faith. Orthodox theologian David Bentley…