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Gay Marriage - What's God Got To Do With It?

 
Posted by Elaine August 24, 2017 at 12:00 AM AEST

The current issue is whether or not two people of the same gender should marry. If the love each other they should equally have a right to be happy, right? Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

The Very First Light Of Dawn.

 
Posted by Elaine November 03, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image Hatred and war dominate our world and many blame God when bad things happen.... so why didn't God's plans for Paradise succeed?… » Read More & Show Comments

A Father's Love

 
Posted by Elaine September 03, 2016 at 12:00 AM AEST

A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso to Raphael. They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.. Blog Image… » Read More & Show Comments

Stepping across that line

 
Posted by Elaine December 04, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image Imagine a world with no more war, no more starvation, no more bullying, no more abuse, there'd be no more suicide, no more depression, no more brutality, families would stay united and everyone would be live in peace.....… » Read More & Show Comments

I Was A Broken Child

 
Posted by Elaine November 11, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEDT

Blog Image For years, I defined myself as the broken child of a broken daddy. … » Read More & Show Comments

In the Shadow of your Past.

 
Posted by Elaine September 07, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image A woman has been victimised by an abusive father throughout her life. Tragically, and as a result of her physical and emotional injuries, she dies. Does the father continue to torment her in death?....… » Read More & Show Comments

I'm a daddy and I know it

 
Posted by Elaine September 05, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

So go play with your children again and have a totally awesome Father's Day! … » Read More & Show Comments

Father to the Fatherless

 
Posted by Elaine September 02, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

Life isn't always kind and those we love often let us down and our memories of our father might be something not worth celebrating on Father's Day, but this is the heart of Father God for us.... … » Read More & Show Comments

10 Deadly Lies Cheaters Tell Themselves

 
Posted by Elaine July 14, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image If you start to miss me remember, I didn't walk away, you let me go. I cared, you didn't. I cried, you laughed. I was hurt, you smiled. I moved on, you realised. Too late! Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation- Kahlil Gibran … » Read More & Show Comments

Top 10 Relationship Killers

 
Posted by Elaine June 12, 2015 at 12:00 AM AEST

Blog Image Phrases like, “We’re too different” or “We’ve grown apart” or “Life has just gotten the best of us….” phrases that sound so innocent- yet … » Read More & Show Comments

We've only just begun ...

 
Posted by Elaine September 16, 2014 at 12:00 AM AEST

Ours was an arranged marriage but not the way you might be thinking. Engaged after one date, we were miraculously placed together by God with all the talents and gifts we needed to be the perfect match - fully equipped for what God wanted us to do ... Blog Image … » Read More & Show Comments

Marriage Isn’t For You

 
Posted by Elaine November 06, 2013 at 12:00 AM AEDT

I’ve recently come to the conclusion that marriage isn’t for me. Now before you start making assumptions, keep reading. … » Read More & Show Comments

The homeless man sitting in the back stood up

 
Posted by Elaine July 26, 2013 at 12:00 AM AEST

The homeless man sitting in the back stood up and started walking down the aisle. The clapping stopped with ALL eyes on him. Being a Christian is more than something you claim. It's something you live by and share with others.… » Read More & Show Comments

A Father's Love

 
Posted by Elaine April 05, 2013 at 12:00 AM AEDT

There are no words to describe what you're about to see. A Son asked his father, "Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?" The father who, despite having a heart condition, says "Yes". Watch now and be inspired... For those who don't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of the Big Island. Father and son went on to complete the race together!… » Read More & Show Comments

The Marriage Box

 
Posted by Elaine March 08, 2013 at 12:00 AM AEDT

The romantic love stories in some movies depict marriage offering all that we seek, love, understanding, a companion for life but if it's all champagne and roses why do so many give up on marriage? What's involved in making marriage work - what should we expect from marriage?… » Read More & Show Comments

What does love look like?

 
Posted by Elaine February 04, 2013 at 12:00 AM AEDT

We can be attracted in by many things when looking for someone to spend the rest of our life with. Feelings of love are wonderful and can sweep us off our feet but feelings usually change at the end of the 'honeymoon' period and the reality of our commitment sets in. So is it possible to be sure our marriage won't end in divorce like so many marriages today?… » Read More & Show Comments

When Family let you down

 
Posted by Elaine November 27, 2012 at 12:00 AM AEDT

The concept of a heavenly father who will watch over us made a young friend of mine who'd only known abuse from her father to comment - "Oh great, now I'm totally screwed". The concept of a heavenly father who only wants the best for us can sadly be misunderstood if our experience of a father is less than perfect.… » Read More & Show Comments