What’s ANZAC Day All About?
Every year on the 25th of April, Australia and New Zealand stop to remember and celebrate a very special day called Anzac Day. It’s a national day of remembrance that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.
Who Were the Hittites?
The Hittites were an ancient empire that are mentioned frequently in the Bible, in fact, more than 50 times. But nothing was known of them from secular records until the late 19th century. So, who were the Hittites? And where did they come from?
Self Esteem
Today, psychologists recognise the vital importance of a positive sense of self-worth. But you might be wondering, what exactly does that mean? Are there any…
Who Were The Amalekites?
The Amalekites were one of the archenemies of the Israelites. They were an ancient biblical nation living south of the land of Canaan in the Negev region. The Amalekites are renowned in the Bible as the first nation to attack the Israelites after the Exodus from Egypt. But where did this nation come from?
Foods to Make your Child a Winner
Our children are our most precious assets. We all want to do everything we can to give them the best opportunities in life and help them succeed. Well, is there a very simple way to provide your child with one of the most important advantages in life? Join Gary Kent and Dr Delia McCabe, a nutritional neuroscientist, on the best foods for our children.
Foods that Harm Your Brain
There’s a lot of discussion today about the food we eat. There’s foods that are good for us and benefit our bodies and brains. But there are also foods that are harmful and that we would be wise to avoid.
Superfoods for the Brain
The brain is the most sophisticated piece of tissue in the known universe. It’s not only very complex in function – it’s also extremely sensitive and energy demanding. And what we eat impacts it directly. So much so that researchers now know that nutrient deficiencies can foreshadow cognitive decline. Most people think that brain super foods are exotic and expensive foods, that must be gathered from distant and hard-to-reach locations. They couldn’t be more wrong because many of the best superfoods for our amazing brains can be found at our local supermarket or farmers’ market.
Waltzing Matilda and the Fearful Swagman (Banjo Paterson)
Back in 1895, a 30-year-old Banjo Paterson was staying at Dagworth Sheep Station near Winton, when he heard the story of the recent death of a striking sheep shearer at the nearby Combo Waterhole, wrote the tale and put the lyrics to the tune he had heard the station owner’s daughter playing on the autoharp. The new song spread rapidly, and the first public recital was at Winton’s North Gregory Hotel on 6 April. The enduring popularity of this song that uses many iconic Australian words to describe the rugged beauty and character of the outback, also is a graphic reminder of the consequences of fear. Fear is a common and powerful emotion that can interfere, restrict and cripple our lives. Are you afraid or worried about something? What’s your greatest fear? Is it embarrassment? Failure? Rejection? Disappointing others? Not fitting in? How can we better cope with fear? What do we do when fear consumes us? God doesn’t want you to live in fear, even when life is difficult and the future uncertain.
Valentines Day
It’s a day some look forward to with excited anticipation and secret hope and others with dread and despair. So, what could this day be? Well, it’s Valentine’s Day, 14 February, the red-letter day of love when the shops are full of red hearts, red roses, chocolates, cards, and many gift ideas to share with that special person in your life. Did you know that Americans spend nearly $30 billion on Valentine’s Day each year? And that the first Hallmark Valentine’s Day cards were sold in 1913 and today about 145 million Valentine cards are given each year. A surprising statistic about Valentine’s Day is that teachers receive the most Valentine’s cards annually of anyone in the world. Now, since Valentine’s Day is the second biggest holiday spend after Christmas, let’s take a deeper look at the fascinating facts of how this day of celebrating love began.
The Book of Daniel: Daniel 2 – Inside the King’s Head
Does God really exist? Well, the ancient King, Nebuchadnezzar had an amazing dream that gives startling evidence of the existence of God. Find out all about …