Everybody grinds to get their daily bread, whether it is for themselves or for someone else. Parents work overtime to be able to fulfil their role as providers. Teenagers accept unfair labour and low wages to afford their desire for sociability and self-determination. Workers pick up more shifts at work and cancel more plans with…
So I will start with a simple question. When you think of Christmas what is the first thing that comes to your head. Presents and a Xmas tree or Jesus in his manger? Society has given us this image of what Christmas should look like and be. It has become more complicated than it should…
Finding presents for females – whether it be a sister, mum, girlfriend etc. – can be difficult. Below are a few options that are good to consider when buying for loved ones. $10 and under Masks These masks from Mecca are just $2 and come in a variety of different ingredients. They are good for…
I am someone who is obsessed with the way I look. It’s not really due to vanity or narcissism but more to do with the perception I hold of myself. In a family filled mostly of finicky females, from a young age I was taught that the outer part of me would hold greater importance…
Being a youth in church is great because you can learn from the adults but also teach the youngsters. However, with that comes the responsibility as the next generation to clean up your act and perform in church duties. We are constantly reminded that we “are the next leaders of the church”. Having talents is…
Mention the word “hero” and we are likely to quickly come up with list of superheroes, movie characters—or the actors who play them—musicians, social influencers and sports stars. They are the larger-than-life names that dominate our screens, billboards and social media feeds. But not only are we constantly “learning” about them, we are also—and at…
Hi, My name is Jenay and I have just completed a Bachelor of Arts at Avondale. Art has always been an outlet for me to express all sorts of emotions and experiences, and I especially turn to art when I am under pressure. I called this piece “Beautiful Memories: A Botanical Tribute to My Three…
I love science! When I think of pressure my mind begins to explore, gas laws, space and scuba diving, but perhaps the most fascinating application of pressure is the formation of diamonds. Diamonds start off as ordinary carbon atoms trapped under the earth’s crust. 150 kilometres or more below the surface, this carbon undergoes enormous…
This topic is seen as such a Taboo in the church community. However, we need to talk about it because it is something that we will have to deal with somewhere along our life. It’s okay to want to stay pure for your future husband/wife. Many people will tell you otherwise but if you have…
Dealing with stress is something that everyone, including devout believers, will at some point in life HAVE to deal with. We can even take comfort in that, even our Master, in John 12:27 was troubled in his soul, and in distress. Regardless of the source and nature of the stress, one thing is inevitable; we…