An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman walk into a bar . . .

We should only use the word "Australian" when we intend to refer to everyone who lives here, including newer migrants, who have equal right to the title, and Aboriginal Australians, who have more. We have other words to indicate a person's race or country of origin - Chinese, Asian, African, Latin American (latino?) . . . and Anglo. Fellow Anglos, let's avoid implying that we are the only Australians.

My Driving Forces: Approval, Understanding and Love

I crave understanding, approval (actually acclaim) and love. Perhaps the biggest sin I fall into is to seek these things from people before God. This leads me to think too highly or too little of myself; to sometimes feel elated and proud, and sometimes crushed and unconfident. I'm trying to learn to find all this in God. Every day I battle to be humble and satisfied in him.

This is pretty crazy and only goes to show how stupid and sinful I am, because I have a God who is far above me in every way, who gave me my every talent and who is abundantly satisfying. He knit me together in my Mum's womb and created every facet of my personality. He is pleased to say "well done" when I have done well. He defined love by sending his Son to die for me. So, with his help, I trust I'll get better at these things day by day.