Leadership and the crisis of character. The evil genius is a staple in many movies. Many of the ones in James Bond movies for example, are usually motivated by either revenge, or money or global domination. They are all very smart. Except when it comes to eliminating Bond of course. Why use an elaborate (and […]
Say thanks to the person who got it right. We love reading about people doing the wrong thing. Let’s face it, the news is full of stories of people slipping up and we are fascinated. Secret files (that could or could not be) regarding national security, accidentally sold off in second hand furniture! Who goofed […]
They can see us… Technology can be a friend or a foe. Like all tools it can be used for good or evil, sometimes in ways that are quite unintentional. Take Strava for example. The fitness tracking app is used by those who are trying to be healthy. Those who run or walk can use […]
What can we and do we learn from the past? There is a unique link between history and Christianity. Those who follow the teachings of the Bible are often reminded that it is a matter of historical record. The study of history often authenticates what many Christians believe about Jesus and his life. It is […]
The Decline of Good Character *SPOILER ALERT* Once, newspapers were the gatekeepers of truth. They informed the public of what was going on and what was really happening. Quite often, good editors and good journalists worked under a lot of pressure to serve the public. In many ways, Spielberg’s latest offering, The Post, is a […]
Plant flowers Basing one’s philosophy on a meme is perilous. And yet, some memes remind us that sometimes there is much more to life than the situation we are in. As we enter 2018, there seems to be so much bad news about. Predators in the church, predators in the media industry (why Dr Blake?), […]
Hello 2018 It could always be better, couldn’t it? Take our homes and gardens for example. There probably is always something else we think we could do to improve what we have. This is probably why we don’t have a television show called “It’s perfectly OK Homes And Gardens”. Being content with what we have […]
Relationships Vs Christmas Ambition is good right? It is about drive, goals and focus. It helps us get where we need to go. After all, how are we going to know if we have arrived if we never set a destination in the first place? For many Asian kids, ambition is a huge thing. They […]
Predators In The Church That there are predators in church should surprise no one. The church after all is made up of all kinds of people. We come from different walks of life, different cultures, different ages, different languages, and different parts of the world. There is one thing that we do have in common […]
What do you invest in? What is a super fund? This is a question common to many new immigrants to Australia. The short answer is that it is something to help people plan for retirement. And it is a fantastic idea. But apparently not all super funds are created equal. In a recent report on […]