relationships

Restoring Couple Unity

By Francine and Byron Pirola | December 5, 2012

What most often brings couples undone, is not one massive act of betrayal, but the myriad of daily pinpricks of hurt. Criticism, put downs, rudeness,…

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Couple’s Corner: November 2011

By Francine and Byron Pirola | December 2, 2012

Who is King in our Marriage? God calls couples to place Jesus at the centre of our marriage – to let him reign over our…

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2012 October

By Dr Justin Coulson | September 28, 2012

Activity:Halloween Cards Click here for the iOS friendly and print version

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Prayer Space

By CathFamily | August 31, 2012

One of the best ways to help your children grow in faith is to teach them to pray. There are many ways to pray as a family and it is good to have both regular routines and variety.

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Couple’s Corner September

By Francine and Byron Pirola | August 14, 2012

How Mums can Draw Forth the Best from Dad Despite that fact that nagging is totally ineffective in motivating the men in our lives to…

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Family Meals Matter!

By Kiara Pirola | August 7, 2012

Studies show that family meals deliver a host of benefits to both children and parents. Most of these benefits are independent of ethnic background, socio-economic…

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At Table with the Lord

By Francine Pirola | August 7, 2012

A family meal is more than just a feed. It’s a time when we, as family members of whatever age or state of life, deepen…

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Gratitude: The Heart-Beat of Love

By Marilyn Rodrigues | July 17, 2012

A little gratitude goes a long way when it comes to happy marriages. New research validates age-old wisdom: the simple habit of gratitude can transform…

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Daddy Magic

By Francine Pirola | June 18, 2012

As a mother of five children ranging in ages from 17 to 6 it is fascinating to watch my husband in action with our children.…

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Your Home: A Living Church

By Francine Pirola | June 18, 2012

The Domestic Church The home is the place where we learn to love. It is in our homes that our children are first introduced to love; in…

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Cyber Rascals

By Francine Pirola | June 18, 2012

Digital communications have revolutionised our social relationships. Text messaging, email and social network communities mean that today’s young person has instant access to friends and acquaintances across…

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Grandparent Power

By Francine Pirola | June 18, 2012

Almost every grandparent thinks their grandchildren are pretty special. Grandparents are allowed to be biased – after all, every kid deserves a doting grandparent to counter…

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