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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 [...]

Despite the failings and traumas handed down from past generations, with the grace of God, we can break free of toxic cycles and build a far better future for our children. Those who grow up hurting from being fatherless can learn from our parents' mistakes [...]

A young friend's life and death in the loving care of her family is a demonstration of how life is worth living despite suffering and loss. Euthanasia, or assisted suicide, is an overly simplistic answer to the natural human experience of suffering and death. We [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Finally, a win for freedom of conscience and religion in Finland, in the long-drawn-out case of principled politician Päivi Räsänen. Prosecuted for a hate crime after stating Biblical views about marriage on social media, Räsänen has at long last been vindicated in a court of [...]

Children are increasingly exposed to harmful gender ideology. Florida Governor Ron De Santis has pushed back to protect young school children from sexualisation. Bizarrely, Disney isn't happy about it.

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 [...]

Pro-life voters can take heart from the results of the SA election. The weekend saw a clean-out of woke Liberal MPs and the election of a socially conservative Catholic premier who will prioritise mainstream values. In a landslide result over the weekend, Peter Malinauskas pulled [...]

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 [...]

We all suffer in so many ways, with cancer being a major source of suffering. How do we face our trials in the light of faith? Where is God in our pain? Let me begin by saying that this is a somewhat more general discussion [...]

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 [...]

Could Russia be trying to solve its population crisis by taking over Ukraine? “Most observers are missing the demographic dimension of the war in Ukraine,” said Ruth Institute Communications Director Don Feder. “Russia needs people, and in Ukraine there are 41 million people who are [...]

A conversation with a grandparent, concerned for her children's and grandchildren's lack of faith, sheds a ray of hope on her heart. The youth are arising across Australia, sharing the Gospel with their peers. They are watering the seeds planted by faithful grandparents. “Is there [...]

"Families in God's Plan" is a Biblically-centred book that traces God's purpose for families in His heavenly plan of salvation. It contains honest, down-to-earth wisdom and practical advice. I used to think I was a patient, long-suffering, gracious person. And then I became a parent.  [...]

As the institution of marriage crumbles, here are some good reasons we ought to safeguard it. There’s no way to sugarcoat it: Marriage is fast becoming obsolete in America. In 1970, 70% of American adults were married. By 2018, that figure had fallen to 50%. [...]