New Year’s Resolutions? What are they? These are goals or achievements we want to make throughout this year. Why do we make them? Honestly, I don’t know why we make new year’s resolutions. To give us a sense of direction for that month or year? A guide to make us a better person and have…
Where To From Here?
It was early one morning in November I was on my way home from a sleepover shift as a support worker when I received a call from my husband saying he was not feeling well & had gone home from work. I immediately knew something was not right. Steven (my husband) rarely had a day…
Growth – Getter
If you’re like me, the new year always brings heavy thoughts on transition — what it looks like, what it feels like, and how to move through it with as much grace as possible. I am not a massive fan of setting resolutions, however, I do appreciate the idea of having a new opportunity, a…
Seeking Renewal
The good old Aussie mantra: “If it aint broke, don’t fix it”. We have all heard of it, and perhaps even been conditioned to believe it. This saying of old may well apply to farm machinery, but it should not be considered as an approach to our Christian walk, emotional health or relationships. We may…
Renewing Our Talents
I am in awe of people who can play a musical instrument. Music is one of the most magical things I have encountered. Most of my friends can either play something or sing. Although my friends show me grace and allow me to sing along with them it is clear to everyone that I can’t…
Off
It’s remarkable how small things can make a big difference. One of the things I appreciate about working at Signs Publishing Company—the church’s publishing house—is driving past the building on Friday evening and seeing the gates locked. It might be only a small thing but it is a visible symbol that we live and work…
Recipe: Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients 1/2 Pumpkin Butternut – Peel & Cut in quarters 1 Red Onion – Cut in quarters 2 Potatoes – Peeled 1 Small Sweet Potato – Peeled & Cut in half 4 Garlic Cloves – Peeled 1/2 tspn Mixed herbs 1.5 Lt Water Instructions Chop all your vegetables up accordingly. 2. Once chopped place…
Recipe: Vegan Mac & Cheese
Ingredients 1/2 Cup Plain Flour 3 Cups Soy Milk 5 Tspn Vegan Butter 1 Pinch Salt 1 tspn Natural Yeast 1/4 Onion Diced 2 Gralic Cloves Finely Diced 500g Macaroni Vegan Cheese 1.5 lt Water 1 Tspn Olive Oil Instructions Boil water on the stove and add olive oil to water. 2. Add pasta to…
The 2 Types of Pressure
To conclude our theme of Pressure. Here is a video by Lorraine summarizing the two types of pressures we can all feel at some point in our lives. Spoken: Lorraine Ngwenya Edited: Kiran Roberts
Christmas Gift Ideas – For Guys
Getting a gift for your brother, father or boyfriend but don’t know where to start… Here is a list of gifts we recommend for guys: $50 and Under ‘Ultimate for Him’ Gift Card Some might say it’s ‘easy’ or ‘shows no thought’, but seriously, what guy doesn’t want $50 to spend at one of these…