Stick and sones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.Mum would say that sometimes. I think she knew it wasn't true, but said it to help be get through.Nick names and other names can be healing and encouraging, and shaming names just

It is Hard Being a Boy

14 days ago 7m 16s

I suspect it hard being a boy in these times of confusion about what bein male can be at is best. There sees to be a general belief that ASLL men are possessive, domineering, weak, and etc.... What does this do to our young boys (and girls) as

My Quiver is Full

21 days ago 5m 30s

Funny how 'the next stage' of life just sees to arrive. Whether you are ready or not, you have to go. For me, that stage is being a grandparent. I wonder if this stage, like most others is a universal thing for human beings. I also am wondering

The Struggle and the Joy

Jul 7th, 2023 23m 51s

We all experience strong feelings, particularly when life is full of suffering. I guess it all depends on what God kind of God you have as to whether you could tell him everything, and even in the strongest words and highest emotions you have.

Uluru From the Heart

Jun 15th, 2022 4m 28s

The new Australian PM is saying his government are going to do some serious work on this statement seeking a listening ear and action for our indigenous people. I hope it happens....

Those Guns

Jun 8th, 2022 5m 7s

It happened again in the USA. What a tragedy that does not seem to be able to be stopped. Our hearts go out to the grieving and a nation divided on those guns....

Male Pale and Stale

Jun 1st, 2022 4m 59s

An interesting phrase of putdown used by a local politician recently might have an upside.

Taking the Risk

May 18th, 2022 7m 11s

It is always that first risky step to reach our for support that is the hardest, but boy, can that risky step put you in a better place.

No Son of Mine

May 13th, 2022 6m 10s

it can be very hard to figure out your relationship to you parents when you are an adult. There is much pain at times. Words really matter.

The Language of Love

May 8th, 2022 5m 49s

Sometimes your best efforts to show love and respect don't seem to work. We kind of 'miss' each other? Wonder how come?

A Little Bit Angry

Apr 3rd, 2022 4m 56s

I an aware that I seem to have this gnawing sense of anger. It seems to be coming from the awareness of the senseless and evil suffering being inflicted on innocent everyday people in Ukraine. Confirms the view that the world is not 'improving

Covid Called In

Mar 30th, 2022 5m 9s

Yes. It happened. Mr Covid made a house call to our house. Thankfully, we are still alive.....

Are We Awake Now?

Mar 24th, 2022 4m 54s

Things happening seem to be prodding us to wake up from the way we have been used to living all our lives. I am wondering if we are awake to what'[s going on and if we are, where are we looking to find sign post to move well into a new future.

Why do the Wicked Prosper?

Mar 19th, 2022 4m 24s

It is an ancient question often put into sad songs. It is a song you sing when you suffer or your see people needlessly suffering. We are seeing that now. Are we singing in solidarity?

SAS Australia - Will Wayne Make It

Feb 4th, 2022 5m 29s

Can people really change? Can people evolve in life to a better place and be better people?

It's the brakes and tyres as much as the power

Jan 25th, 2022 4m 15s

it is not just the raw power of working harder and longer, but the stopping and the trusting of others that helps us navigate the race of life.

There's a lot of people out there

Jan 21st, 2022 4m 26s

Everyone seems to have gotten into camping since they can't go overseas or even interstate very easily. As a result, some people are working really hard!!

Maybe we are living in "Normal'

Jan 18th, 2022 5m 7s

I heard someone saying that in terms of world history, this Covid time has actually brought us back into what has always been normal which means how we have been living has actually been ab-normal.....

Leading when you don't know where you're going!

Dec 23rd, 2021 8m 22s

There is a lot that we just don't can can't know, especially in this upside down pandemic world. Here are five things I found helpful that will help you lead others in family or church or business or school.....

When things Don't Go Your Way

Nov 26th, 2021 7m 9s

it is easy to close off and get self-absorbed when things don't go your way - like they haven't in this strange pandemic two years. But it is better (but harder) to stay open so you learn and grow.

Anti Vax Stress

Nov 22nd, 2021 4m 41s

I really hope that the relationships under stress because of different views of getting vaccinated for Covid 19 can outlive the stress.

Politics and Religion?

Nov 9th, 2021 5m 29s

People say they must not go together..... But maybe they can for the good of all?

Character Blind

Nov 5th, 2021 6m 58s

It is not easy to see your own character, but others do. There are three signs that you might be 'character blind'.......

The Real 'You'?

Oct 21st, 2021 5m 55s

What defines you? What drives you? is it different to what defined previous generations and is it helpful? Many are saying that we in the West have raised up our emotional self as the last and only authority on defining who we are.

Doing your best when you are at your best

Oct 11th, 2021 5m 16s

A lot of the time we are expected or we expect ourselves to always do our best all the time and wonder why we feel quite frazzled! Maybe it is best to know when you are at your best so you can do your best.