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A Worthy Vocation
The dictionary definition of vocation is, “...a calling, employment, a profession or a business…” In Ephesians, the Apostle Paul outlines clearly how he believes Christian should live their lives. Look at Ephesians 4:1-3 - “I therefore, the prisoner of the...
Heavenly Accounting
One of the roles I have been fortunate to play in three churches iss secretary treasurer. It is a function necessary in this world, and involves reporting to the authorities on income and expenditure if you are a charitable organisation...
Surf’s Up! – A Chat With Logan Mills
Papamoa’s Logan Mills will always remember the way his youth pastor phrased a question he once asked the group. “If you took money out of the equation, how would you describe your ultimate dream when it comes to using your...
Howard’s Heart For A Transformed Aotearoa
“What does a ‘transformed’ Aotearoa look like? Great question.” As Howard Goold and I sit having coffee near Putaruru-based Transform Aotearoa’s office, the organisation’s CEO reflects for a moment. “Transformation starts with individual lives. Like a ripple effect, transformed people,...
Five From Five: ‘Authentically’ Our Journey – Ultimately ‘His’ Story
“The Lord has done great things for us…” - Psalm 126:3 (ESV).That’s the key reflection which comes to mind when considering the fact we marked our five-year anniversary and 20th issue in December 2022. And, it absolutely rings true for...
Staff Snapshot: A Look Back
In December 2022, we marked our five-year anniversary - and 20th issue - at Authentic. So, we asked each Authentic staff member to reflect on a particular aspect of our journey to that point which has impacted - or encouraged...
Am I Pulling Down My Barns?
The heading of this article is a question I regularly ask myself. It may seem a strange one, but the parable in Luke 12 is very applicable today in a nation where there is so much wealth and prosperity compared...
