Simon Smart and Justine Toh discuss how eating can tell us much about what it means to be human, it reveals something about our innermost desires. Followed by a conversation around why being judgemental is an unattractive attitude. Source: https://www.publicchristianity.org/feasting-judgementalism/ Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash
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This article shows how patterns of behaviour can develop over time, and how reflection on our approach to situations might help navigate frustrations with relationships and teamwork, not only in the workplace, but also in our home environments. "There is tremendous benefit to paying attention to the temptation to take over or take off. When have […]
Further to the Corporate Working Moms podcast https://engageworkfaith.org.au/corporate-working-mums/, this article provides handy suggestions for managing the work/life balance challenge, such as how to get dinner on the table...or "How do you balance sports/extra-curricular activities? For this season in life we found our family works best with one sport at a time. Ultimately this means each […]
A frank discussion about the emotional and practical realities of managing motherhood and work expectations. "Remember who you are in Christ, remember that you are called, remember that you are a daughter of the most high and never doubt that." Image : Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, which many of us find a bewildering and daunting prospect. Akos Balogh shares helpful insights to help think through some of the issues. "...many are sounding the alarm about the dangers of unregulated AI with the advent of ChatGPT. And the spread of AI into everyday life raises the […]
"Am I loved? Am I ok? Am I enough?" "Joy shares an interview with John Swinton where they speak about God's gentle, slow love, and how we should share that love with each other." https://speakingwithjoy.podbean.com/e/accept-love-with-john-swinton/ Image : Photo by Andrew Moca on Unsplash
The Barna Group works to provide insight about faith and culture, and this article suggests a need to help Christians develop relationships that will lead to opportunities for discussions about faith matters. There are helpful links to other articles related to this topic. "Honesty, Care & Understanding—What People of No Faith Hope to Find in […]
A helpful reminder from author Jen Oshman that as Christians our view of beauty should focus on the One who created us. "Outward beauty in this age is such a tricky thing. For one, we are confronted with it every time we look in the mirror. Secondly, we are all on our phones scrolling social […]
A Speak Life Podcast with further views on the bestseller movie... "Emma Scrivener, Glen Scrivener and Nate Morgan Locke discuss Barbie; the doll, the brand new movie, feminism, Marry Harrington, men and women, motherhood and more." https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-speak-life-podcast/id626198781?i=1000622658277 Image : Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash
The Barbie movie is generating some interesting conversations since its release a few weeks ago. Amy Peeler reviews issues the film raises and suggests that good discussions can ensue, pointing to the biblical purpose for women and men that affirms both genders. "Moviegoers might have been driven to Barbie by nostalgia, or controversy, or simply […]
Theologian, Philip Ryken asks where we see God's beauty in the world. In a world that has in a myriad of ways always sought beauty, it is clear that such longing is innate and brings us joy. Ryken describes beauty as ineffable, indescribable, as too great to explain. It is universal and can be found […]
The post COVID hybrid work environment of some days of working from home and others in the the workplace can cause stresses for those who work more comfortably in a quiet environment. This article suggests ways in which organisations can attend to such dilemmas and ensure that a focus on work is more easily maintained. […]
