Articles
Combating Sexual Abuse in Modern Society
by Justice Marwisa Introduction Sexual abuse has become pandemic, not only in Zimbabwe, but the rest of the world. Each country has its own appalling tally. India has a population of approximately 1.2 billion; a rape occurs every 20 minutes. In Denmark one in five...
Are you a mistake?
Four months ago we had our fourth little boy! What a joy he is to all of us and the bigger boys just adore him, although I wonder how they’ll feel when he starts stealing their chocolates! These are some of the comments I have received from others on having four boys;...
Secure in God’s Love
by Ian Rea Motivational speakers are always quick to point out that we grow when we are forced out of our comfort zone. I agree. In April, we went on a holiday that took me so far out of my comfort zone that it looked like a ship disappearing over the horizon. It all...
Can we be sure of going to Heaven?
You often hear people comforting the bereaved with words like ‘well at least they have gone to a better place’ Have they? How do we know? And isn’t it arrogant or at least presumptuous to assume that a person (or that we ourselves) will definitely go to Heaven? If...
Faithbook
by Tim Middleton “I am so thankful for facebook. Otherwise I would have to call 563 people every morning to let them know that I just ate breakfast.” If you are young, you will probably respond very quickly and easily, either with a “lol” or simply a click of the...
Is Counselling necessary after Trauma?
The phone rang. It was the Counselling Centre. Could I see a woman who had just had a bad car accident in which a little girl died? The same day someone rang me to say their friends had had an armed robbery the night before and were traumatised. Should they have...
How to Help a Grieving Friend: 12 Things You Can Do
Adapted from an article by Megan Devine (Licensed clinical counsellor, writer and grief advocate) Many people truly want to help a friend or family member who is experiencing a severe loss. Words often fail us at times like these, leaving us stammering for the right...
What Defines My Identity?
Come back with me in time to 36 years ago and imagine with me 2 expectant parents waiting for their second child to be born. As they approach the fifth month of pregnancy, they go to the doctor just to ascertain that all is well. Ah what a joyful surprise they receive...
A Unique Design
Struggling with self-image? I’m sure every young man or woman reading this article can come up with a whole list of physical attributes that are considered desirable, beautiful, handsome or cool, based on what society says is the ‘ideal image.’ The Impact of...