More than 3,000 people take their own lives in Australia each year. And the problem is only getting worse amongst younger age groups. Figures compiled by the Victorian Coroners Court, for example, show 13 young people aged under 18 took their lives between the start of January and the end of March in Victoria this year.
How to stem the suicide rate? Read More »
I was once driven by a farmer named John to his farm in country Victoria. It was winter and rather cold. He drove an old farm truck and I was seated on the front passenger side. Our journey took us through green, undulating countryside and through many pastures.
Our shepherd protector Read More »
Any counsellor will tell couples that it’s important to keep their relationship fresh and that fun and romance are vital ingredients for any relationship to succeed long-term.
Romance and fun go hand-in-hand Read More »
This year marks the 108th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. So much has been written about Gallipoli over the years that reflecting years later on this disastrous chapter of our history almost seems trite.
Lest we forget.
The ultimate sacrifice. Reflection for Anzac Day Read More »
Richard was consumed with grief and shock following his wife’s tragic death. Richard’s doctor suggested a trip to take his mind off his pain; however, the travel and change of scenery didn’t help. Sadly, while hiking in a national park, Richard climbed a rocky outcrop with the thought of ending his pain.
Christ walks with us Read More »
With divorce rates increasing in the Western world, the question still remains why do some relationships work and others fail? There’s no doubt stress over work, money and children can add to the higher separation rates.
Figuring out your love map Read More »
In the dramatic encounter between Jesus and the disciple Thomas after Jesus’s resurrection, Jesus invites Thomas – who is stricken with doubt – to put his hand into Jesus’ side. It provides a vivid example of how God draws close to us, despite our fears and doubts, when we struggle to find a way forward.
Faith in the future Read More »
Communicating well is the foundation of a strong relationship. There are a lot of pitfalls that go with communication, but there are also a lot of practical things that people can do that actually help. It’s important in every relationship, especially between partners and marriage, but also between parents and children.
The art of communicating well Read More »
Popular fiction is replete with doomsday stories depicting seers and prophets predicting the end of the world. In such stories, the end comes courtesy of an alien invasion, an ecological disaster, a meteorite collision, or a zombie apocalypse
Not the end of the world Read More »
For a second consecutive Easter the people of Ukraine are suffering through the horrors of war. And fourteen months after the Russian invasion, the war shows no sign of ending. Majellan Media ran this article in our weekly newsletter a year ago. Such is the importance of this issue, the article appears here again.
Ukraine’s Easter sorrow Read More »
