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By: Helping Hands TV The many pressures and expectations being faced by young people today makes it harder than ever before for them to find motivation, according to Brett Ryan from Focus on the Family. Whether the pressures from the people around them, their social media feeds, or self imposed, the fast paced nature of modern life juxtaposed with the slower pace of emotional, physical, social and spiritual development can impact a young person’s desire to reach their potential.

by:  Susan Holt “Snuggle season”. That’s what I call winter. It’s the time of year when the uggies are thrown on (and sometimes worn in public!), the blankets come out and all the winter woollies get first pick from the wardrobe. I’ve recently become very aware that I’m afforded the privilege of having winter as my favourite season as someone with a safe home. Across Australia, 3000 people are expected to reach out to homeless services, such as Mission Australia, in the next hour.

By: Andrew Laird In my job I meet up with a lot of people, and so whenever I go to a meeting I always go prepared…with a book. Because sometimes people are late…or have to cancel last minute… or sometimes just don’t show up at all. So I go prepared, always with a book so I’ve got something to read while I wait. Did you know Jesus spoke a lot about being prepared? Not prepared in case someone doesn’t show up.