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The heart of a father is at the heart of the Prodigal Son story. Over the last few days we have watched the heart of a father break on television. Dale Lapthorne, the father of Britt Lapthorne, has touched each … Read More »
Over the laast couple of days the newspapers have been full of stuff relevant to those of us with children (or grandchildren). First in the Saturday papers was an article that announced most children in Australia are sleep deprived and … Read More »
“Small boys become big men through the influence of big men who care about small boys.”“Don’t wait to make your son a great man —make him a great boy” The story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) explores the journey … Read More »
Saturday’s paper (http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,,23460386-5013414,00.html) had an article which asserted that almost all plane crashes are survivable. And those who survive most plane crashes come from a military or emergency background. How does this happen? The theory as that if you believe … Read More »
What an interesting movie! First reaction when it finished was to find something lighter to laugh about! This was no light and easy movie but neither was it tragic and overbearing. It explored the relationships within a family from the … Read More »
Noticed in Tuesdays tele (http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,,24134638-5001021,00.html) insurance companies have increased the age for higher premiums for young drivers from 25 – 30, ostensibly because of higher risks.At a recent seminar a child psychologist said research suggested adolescence now begins at 9 … Read More »
“When Did You Last See Your Father?” is a movie recommended by David off the Movie Show as essential viewing for men. The relationship with our father is a formative one and often when we have the most difficulty resolving … Read More »
Well we had our first Blokes Breakfast at St Judes – well attended and a great breakfast. Some 20 Blokes attended and a great time was had by all. The topic was introduced as per last nights blog and was … Read More »
World Youth day is nearing the end and yesterday we went to St James church for the final Taize service. This was the Adoration of the Cross, the normal Friday night prayer at the Taize community in France. The surprise? … Read More »
“I just don’t want to become a man, at least not the kind of man I have far too often seen.’ -Gordon, 18 “Real Boys’ Voices, William Pollack, Ph.D The story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) explores the journey … Read More »