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Ruth Institute Blasts NFL and FOX for “Sexual Grooming” in the Super Bowl Halftime Show “An internationally televised grooming session.” That’s how Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., described the hyper-sexualized halftime show at Sunday’s Super Bowl. “Convincing prospective victims that overtly sexual [...]

Editor's Note: This heartfelt article by Kevin Donnelly, reflecting on the terrible tragedy of four children being killed by a drunk driver (with three others injured, one in a coma), reminds us that in our Christian faith, there is still hope in the face of [...]

Editor’s Note: The Canberra Declaration team is supporting the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting for the lost boys of our nation from Wednesday 26 February – 5 April 2020, initiated by Youth for Christ Australia. We commend this prayer call to you, for your [...]

Prisoners of Hope Returning Whenever the Lord is about to do something great, the enemy murders a generation. When Jesus was born, the babies in Bethlehem under two years of age were slaughtered. In Egypt, Pharaoh commanded the Hebrew babies be left to die at [...]

Some time ago, a young man approached me to see if I would mentor him and his wife on how to raise a great family. I have known this man and his wife for about ten years. He is a very successful businessman who is [...]

Editor's Note: This anonymous letter was sent to us by Cath Chegwidden from Newcastle, a city built on coal & steel. She told us that this letter was written by a concerned American mother, but has resonated with the residents at her retirement village. It [...]

Our children need to know how fortunate they are to live in Australia. As an adult, I have visited 22 countries, mostly in mission/aid capacities and mostly with our musical family. In most cases we were working with the poor. Not the rich. To put [...]

My wife and I were once discussing children with another couple at church, and we mentioned we would like to adopt one day. I was shocked when this other couple asked a simple question – “why”? It wasn’t a criticism, but I found it odd [...]

It almost sounds fictional, doesn’t it? Like a sick plot from a dystopian novel. But here we are in 2020, and governments across the western hemisphere are sending their citizens’—our—tax dollars to abort brown babies in Africa, Asia and Latin America. So much for letting [...]

Some time ago, I attended a seminar where I was handed a little cellophane bag, tied with a blue ribbon, full of unusual goodies with a tag titled ‘Leadership Survival Kit”. I had never received a Leadership Survival Kit before, so I picked it up [...]

Every child believes his or her dad is a hero. Sadly, this was confirmed in the most horrific way in the tragedy of the recent bushfires. So far, out of the 26 deaths, three were men who gave their life in service for others as [...]

Sometimes you get a treasured text from your child that signifies a milestone in your relationship, or just a job well done. I remember in 2004, when we ran our first Dads and Kids Bush Camp at Wollondilly River, my daughter was 11 years old [...]

Back in 2012 The Australian published an article warning that by 2020 there would be hardly any more snow in Australia due to the catastrophic effects of climate change. According to Professor Katherine Pickering, from the Griffith School of Environment: We've predicted by 2020 to [...]

by Kevin Donnelly, The Australian. Editor’s Note: Kevin Donnelly puts his finger on just how Australia's education system has fallen into crisis, and suggests how we can do better by our children, restoring sound pedagogy. Support quality journalism and subscribe to The Australian here. ___ [...]

I am fascinated by what people say and think before they leave the planet. Wisdom is sometimes very costly and as you consider the past, you can understand the future better. Dr Bruce Robinson, probably Australia’s bestselling fatherhood author, wrote his book, Fathering from the [...]

The Victorian Government has already committed to prohibiting what it calls ‘harmful LGBT conversion practices’ and is seeking the community’s views on the best way to implement this ban. (due 24 November) Given the breadth of the definition of ‘conversion practices’ -- sometimes called ‘gay [...]

On Tuesday 19 November 2019, we celebrate International Men’s Day. Many people don’t even know that such a day exists. Some years ago, Punch Columnist Richard Fleming wrote an article to celebrate International Women’s Day titled, “Why there is no International Men’s Day”. The opening [...]

Freddie Bentley (described as a British reality TV star and “social media influencer”) says teaching kids about the Second World War could harm their mental well-being. Snowflakes melt in glare of knowledge that there was a global conflict, that ended 74 years ago (in which [...]

It is always a great thing when respected leaders take a stand for the male of the species, especially for our young boys. Sadly, the vendetta against men and boys seems to be gathering momentum. ‘Toxic masculinity’ seems to be the buzzword of the moment. [...]

In an effort to normalise pornography, there are people who point out that it’s been around since ancient times. That might be true, but porn today is like nothing the world has ever seen. Pornography is now everywhere. It’s available on almost every screen and [...]