Dear Friends, Have you responded to a social media post with hostility and then later regretted it? Or fired off an angry email and wished you could take it back? I’ve been there. Count me among the millions of people who have spoken (or typed) words that are hurtful and unloving. I know better. We…
Dear Friends, Care for the Family have a series of FREE ONLINE EVENTS which are now in full swing. There has been a great response from those who’ve already tuned in. If you’ve missed what they have on offer, here’s a snapshot of the November line up. Simply browse through the events, register for…
Dear Friends, GriefShare is a support ministry for people grieving the death of a loved one no matter how recent or long ago the loss occurred. However, it is specifically focused on grief over a death and therefore not intended for situations such as divorce, terminal illness, loss of a pet, etc. Family Centre…
Dear Friends, How do we ensure financial stability, racial harmony & peace in this new world we are entering into? What “one thing” has been missing from the world… That has resulted in: Corruption and the collapse of our economies. Job losses, financial strain & insecurity. Racial discrimination, gender based violence The breakdown…
Dear Friends, The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown has resulted in huge stresses on peoples lives, marriages and families. People have been subjected to mental & emotional trauma due to the losses they have experienced. Loss of security, job, finance, relationships, purpose and peace are just some of the storms people are having to deal with……
Dear Friends, In Coronavirus and Christ, John Piper invites readers around the world to stand on the solid Rock, who is Jesus Christ, in whom our souls can be sustained by the sovereign God who ordains, governs, and reigns over all things to accomplish his wise and good purposes for those who trust in him. Piper…
Dear Friends, The brilliant Axel Scheffler (illustrator of Gruffalo) has produced a book about Coronavirus just for children – and it’s available as a FREE download. Scheffler worked with consultant Professor Graham Medley, two head teachers and a psychologist to make sure the book got the messages right, answering questions about quarantine, how…
Dear Friends, Focus on the Family have exciting news! For the April/May 2020 issue only, you can access a free digital version of Brio! Follow the link in our bio to read the entire magazine. Tag your friends in the comments or share the link with those you love. If you aren’t already a Brio…
Dear Friends, I pray this email finds you and your family doing well. We are doing our best as a ministry to be available to families in Africa and I hope you will reach out to us if we can help you in any way. It’s a time of great need for many families…
There’s been widespread anxiety – and no doubt fear, following Monday’s announcement by the President to lockdown South Africa until 16 April 2020. Around the world, the coronavirus pandemic has turned life upside down. As a result, families are increasingly weary, anxious, uncertain and perhaps even stressed. Focus on the Family remains available to help…