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THE HOUSE OF HOPE.

AMAZING COMMITMENT. “THE HOUSE OF HOPE.” The Sydney Morning Herald (Jan 20th 2012) had an excellent article by journalist Tim Elliott about what he called “The House of Hope”. Tim’s article said in part: Lisa and Jon Owen are daily … Continue reading

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FILM REVIEW: “IRON LADY” MAY HELP VUNERABLE PEOPLE.

FILM REVIEW: “IRON LADYMAY HELP VUNERABLE PEOPLE. Every year during the holiday period, Beverley and I visit the cinema to see some films we have been keen about seeing. Last week we saw “Iron Lady” It is the story … Continue reading

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REBUILDING THE FRACTURED FAMILY.

“REBUILDING THE FRACTURED FAMILY.” Our church has been conducting Good News Week. It runs every day with a wonderful children’s program. Meanwhile in the adult tent, a doctor, a psychologist, a minister and others speak to the hundreds of parents … Continue reading

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“HANDLING THE MALE MID-LIFE CRISIS”

“HANDLING THE MALE MID-LIFE CRISIS” Why do some men, at the height of their powers and influence, do silly things? Recently the Independent Commission Against Corruption has made corrupt finds against a number of politicians and senior people in the … Continue reading

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HOW DID YOU LEARN HOW PEOPLE BEHAVE?

“HOW DID YOU LEARN HOW PEOPLE BEHAVE? Last week I paid tribute to Father Con Keogh, the brilliant theologian/philosopher who founded GROW, the self-help organization for those with mental health issues. I mentioned how his example (I only listened to … Continue reading

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DREAM YOUR IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. MOTIVATIONAL TALK.

DREAM YOUR IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. Pro Ma Queensland 31. 7.02 What is your impossible dream? How can you achieve it? This place known as “The Gathering of Eagles”. 1. RIGHT ATTITUDES. Positive expectation. Cutting the Concrete at Wamberal. Noel. Mr Terrigal … Continue reading

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“HOW DID YOU LEARN HOW PEOPLE BEHAVE?

“HOW DID YOU LEARN HOW PEOPLE BEHAVE? Last week I paid tribute to Father Con Keogh, the brilliant theologian/philosopher who founded GROW, the self-help organization for those with mental health issues. I mentioned how his example (I only listened to … Continue reading

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MARRIAGE : HOW TO MAKE YOUR MARRIAGE AFFAIR-PROOF.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR MARRIAGE AFFAIR-PROOF. Tiger Woods was playing golf in Sydney again but people were thinking about his adulterous sexual affairs when he was last here. Shane Warne was on TV resurrecting his cricket career but many people … Continue reading

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RACISM: WHY ARE SOME CHRISTIAN SO RACIST?

WHY ARE SOME CHRISTIANS STILL RACIST? During the week my wife and I saw the movie, “The Help” made only this year of the 2009 bestselling book by Kathryn Stockett. It is an outstanding film. An aspiring author during the … Continue reading

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FANTASY OR TRUTH.

FANTASY OR TRUTH? If you mention the name Homer today, most people will think of Simpson. But for two and a half thousand years, people immediately thought of the greatest name in the history of epic poetry. Greek philosophers place … Continue reading

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