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VIDEO: What does forgiveness look like?

As Christians, we know we need to forgive… But it’s just not that easy sometimes, is it? Especially when it … More

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You’re in full view, and it’s OK.

Before Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, they were naked and unashamed. But after they took the … More

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SCHEMA 2: Why abuse leads to mistrust

How’s your mental health? I’m interested to know how each of us can make our lives better by understanding the thought patterns that … More

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Life ‘on the outside’ is scary

In the 1994 movie The Shawshank Redemption, a character named Red (played by Morgan Freeman) speaks to new inmate Heywood … More

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Freedom – really?

Freedom. When this word comes to mind I think of running – almost flying – through wide, open spaces of green, skirts twirling,  laughing … More

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Learning to trust again

I hadn’t been married all that long, and was living in a flat in Sydney’s inner-west. My husband was away … More

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The ultimate safety net

Last year our family invested in a trampoline, and it’s provided a wonderful way to bond with the kids. It’s a form … More

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Ali lives in Sydney, Australia.
She loves nothing more than pondering the meaning of life over an unusual tea or a glass of wine. She's a true 'creative type' and loves speaking, writing and acting in her spare time.

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