June 2018

Being A Dad – Failing & Trying Again

‘When I’m Gone’ is a song by controversial rapper, Eminem, that really hits home in more ways than one. In 2006 this song went to the top in the Australian charts and Top Ten around the world. Interestingly Australia was the only country where it went to number one. I think Australians are attracted to honesty and Eminem lets it all out of the bag. Eminem, Marshall Mathers, has been one ...

By |2018-06-30T07:57:31+10:00June 30th, 2018|Children, Dads, FAMILIES|0 Comments

Heart of Man

Charles Chestnutt said, “The workings of the human heart are the profoundest mystery of the universe. One moment they make us despair of our kind, and the next we see in them the reflection of the divine image”. These words are probably an apt description of the new cinematic story/documentary called the ‘Heart of Man’ that can be seen in Australian cinemas this coming Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 June. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPWDU4wYf8A ...

By |2021-05-14T13:12:37+10:00June 23rd, 2018|Dads, FAITH, MANHOOD, RITES OF PASSAGE|0 Comments

Leaving a Legacy

The Law of Iroquois says, “In every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations”. If you want to leave a legacy for your children, you should do the same. However, following such wise advice is always easier said than done. There is another saying that I learned many years ago, “If only age had youth and youth had age”. Perhaps this sums up the ...

By |2018-06-23T08:44:58+10:00June 23rd, 2018|Children, Dads, FAMILIES|0 Comments

Mens’ Health Week 2018

My coal mining friend told me a story one day that still sends shivers down my spine. He was working many kilometres underground under the mountains that make up the Wollongong escarpment with his friend a fellow miner. He and his friend had completed a long shift extracting coal from the depths of the mine. They were travelling in a group in a coal train from the coalface back to the ...

By |2021-05-07T18:48:44+10:00June 11th, 2018|FAMILIES, MANHOOD, MENS HEALTH|1 Comment

The Power of Asking Questions to Help Your Marriage

An ancient Chinese proverb says, "He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever”. This quote is the best way to explain the power of asking the right questions to help you sustain your relationship with your wife and your family in the long term. You might remember when you first met your wife you could talk about ...

By |2021-05-14T13:18:58+10:00June 4th, 2018|FAMILIES, LOVE & MARRIAGE|0 Comments
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