Her first novel, Housekeeping, is considered one of today's finest books; Her second, Gilead, won the Pulitzer Prize. Her third novel, Home, took the unprecedented step of re-telling Gilead's story through the eyes of another character. She's written just three...
I have just returned from the Australian Christian Lobby's 2010 Make it Count event in Canberra last night, where Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott addressed Christian leaders in the lead up to the next election. The...
You may have hundreds of 'friends' online, but how many close confidantes do you have? This Sunday night we'll explore friendship, and the ancient wisdom that can help us rediscover rich relationships in an often anonymous world.
Racism's back in the headlines this week, after two high-profile football identities made race-based comments about indigenous players. First was the NSW State of Origin assistant coach Andrew Johns, sledging a player over the colour of their skin; Apparently he's...
In April 2010 Sheridan spoke to one very intrepid amateur pilot, Ken Eevers. Ken was preparing to fly around the world in a single engine airplane, with his mate Tim Pryse - to raise awareness and funds in the flight against...
Ronni Kahn was hailed a hero by the Prime Minister when he handed her the "Australian of the Year Local Hero" award. And she's a hero to thousands of homeless people who enjoy gourmet meals delivered by her charity Oz...
Everyone has a unique set of personality traits, which the Bible calls "gifts". This week on Open House we begin a series with Keith Henry, author of "My Personality GPS", to discover our own giftings, and how to make the most of them.
A review of Christopher Hitchens' memoir 'Hitch-22', reviewed by Kara Martin Christopher Hitchens joins Phillip Pullman and Richard Dawkins at the forefront of the New Atheism. Which presents me a problem in reviewing this book... There will be many Christian...
This Sunday, hear the inspirational story of Josh Sundquist. At the age of 9 Josh lost his left leg to a virulent cancer called Ewings Disease. But it didn't stop him climbing mountains; Josh became a champion paralympic skier, author, and motivational speaker.
Penny's husband is constantly judgmental and critical of other people. How can Penny cope with this and at the same time encourage her husband to be more accepting?
There's a heated debate going on among anti-gun-lobbyists and the paintball-skirmish industry of NSW, about the age limit for the game. The minimum age is currently 16; the paintball industry wants it lowered to 12.
You've heard of tummy tucks, botox, nose-jobs and face-lifts... But have you heard of the hand-lift? It's the latest in cosmetic surgery: Injections in the backs of your hands to hide the signs of ageing.
