Struggling students benefit from breakfast
“Seek the welfare of the city … and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” Jeremiah 29:7 Established a decade ago with the purpose of acknowledging God, the power of prayer and to invite the blessing of God ov…
How do I give support through health issues?
Q My husband has been experiencing deteriorating health over the past few years due to a variety of medical conditions. Life has become more difficult for him and I am now concerned about his mental health. He seems to have withdrawn from friends an…
How to say 'no'
Q – I would like to learn how to say “no” more often. Over the years, I have constantly given in to everyone, especially my family, to do whatever is asked of me. However, my “people pleasing” is taking its toll and I don’t feel people are as willing…
Take a raincheck on bravery
As we come into Men’s Health Week from 10 – 16 June, it is important we take a few moments to stop and do a quick “how’s my health” checklist. A recent article published by The Conversation said “men can expect to die approximately five years sooner…
How to help my son gain more confidence
Q My family has not long moved to the area and my eleven year old son is about to start at a new school. He is not very confident and I worry that this new start will not be easy for him. He has one or two friends that he knows at the new school but…
How 'Before We Say I Do' impacted Andy and Lauren
Andy and Lauren Rossi are genuine high school sweethearts whose love is obvious and touching. The 20-something Novocastrian couple met 12 years ago, in their final year of high school, during a hospitality class at Saint Francis Xavier College in Ham…