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Let us love our fathers and bear patiently with them in their old age, just as they were patient and loving with us in our infancy. It is hard to explain the love a father has for his children. This story called ‘Father's Love’, found [...]

Becoming a man and a father requires the ability to commit to your family and to sacrifice for them. Here is a frank interview of a dad who had to learn the virtue of commitment while on the job. Benjamin Franklin said, “Honesty is the [...]

Intentionally creating adventures for your children helps your family to grow and bond together in memorable ways which build an excellent foundation for a lifetime. I believe it is a father’s job to create adventures for his children. Pam Brown put it so beautifully in [...]

Martyn Iles will be joining the Canberra Declaration on our Zoom prayer call tonight. Join us as we pray for the upcoming federal election. The federal election is just around the corner. From a hint that Prime Minister Scott Morrison recently dropped, it seems very [...]

The movie Belfast is a powerful family movie brimming with joy and hope in the middle of the most difficult and tenuous of situations. This indie film received seven nominations at the 94th Academy Awards, including Best Picture. This is a staggering achievement for an [...]

In this special tribute, the Canberra Declaration thanks George Christensen for his friendship and his fearless stand for Christian values over many years. Read excerpts of George's farewell speech, delivered this week in Canberra. George Christensen, the LNP member for Dawson on the north Queensland [...]

Australia's most recognisable pastor, Brian Houston, has apologised to Hillsong Church and others he has hurt in an email sent today. Brian Houston emailed members of Hillsong Church today to apologise for his recent misconduct that led to him resigning as Global Senior Pastor. The [...]

Men and women have different ways of communicating. Once you understand how to speak your beloved's language, life will be a lot smoother! My wife asked me, “Does my hair look better?” The context of the conversation was that the COVID lockdowns had prevented her [...]

Recent revelations about Brian Houston are a sobering reminder that each of us must take heed, lest we fall too.  The saying, “How the mighty are fallen” is the lament of King David in 2 Samuel 1:27, for his dear friend Jonathan who was killed [...]

Developing a close friendship with your spouse and children through mutual shared interests helps to cement the bond as a family, creating lasting lifelong relationships. Many people ask us how we have raised five well-balanced, successful children.  They are amazed at the close friendship we [...]

Many SA parliamentarians betrayed the public last year by waving through horrendous anti-life legislation. This Saturday's SA election is our chance to hold them accountable and elect leaders who will stand with society's most vulnerable. Voting for Life in the SA Election The South Australian [...]

Our daughter's recent musical debut paid homage to a childhood memory from Disneyland -- and the love we have given her. “She’s gone,” were the shocked words of my wife. “What do you mean she’s gone?” I said, with an ever-increasing desperate tone. “You were [...]

Here are some excellent Australian support groups for men going through the painful process of divorce. No man is an island. By supporting single dads, we also support their children, their new romantic partners and other family members. We all need friends. Robert Louis Stevenson [...]

The challenge of being a dad really increases when your only daughter turns ten years old.  This happened to me many years ago, but it could be very relevant to you right now. We had four boys, and then my wife got her wish and [...]

An Aussie grandfather shares his tips for how to get through a bout of COVID relatively unscathed. Good nutrition and exercise are key. I survived COVID, and so will 99.98% of Australians. These are my predictions based on the Australian COVID death rates for the [...]

Counting your blessings by noting down things to be grateful about your spouse, is a wonderful way to transform your perspective and make them feel genuinely appreciated and loved. Yes, it is Valentine’s Day this coming Monday 14 February, and the first thing you are [...]

Check out this two-hour conversation with Kurt Mahlburg on Australia's response to Covid, hosted by The Political Animals' Jonathan Cole. Their down-to-earth review of the last two years is sure to provide perspective and encouragement for those  still afraid to voice an honest opinion on [...]

Seeing your child grow up and get married is bittersweet, but embrace the changing seasons as part of being a parent. Being the father of the bride is an honour, a momentous occasion, a fresh opportunity to love. The first Father of the Bride movie [...]

The family is the school of love. Our children learn from us how to become well-functioning adults and potential future spouses and parents. We owe it to them and their progeny to provide a good example of how to live virtuously, paving the foundation for [...]

Children bring immeasurable joy into our lives. Let us treasure the precious moments we have with them, being present as they explore and discover the world. “While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.” [...]