Life
Called To Be Holy
When my eldest two boys were three and four, they were given life sized dolls of Bert and Ernie—from the television program Sesame Street—for Christmas. Pretty cool presents, I thought. But upon opening their presents, what captivated them was not…
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The Atheist is Deluded! A response to Stephen Fry
A few years ago, British actor, comedian and outspoken atheist, Stephen Fry was asked in an interview what he would say if he was confronted by God. Here’s Fry’s response: “I’d say, bone cancer in children? What’s that about? How…
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Why Should I Watch Christian TV?
According to research, New Zealanders watches an average of three hours of TV per day! It’s easy to get a negative view of something or someone when you find a theological difference. And that can happen walking in to a…
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To Me To Live Is Christ!
Born in 1914 within the city of London, Ian Thomas dedicated his life to the service of the Lord as a child. At age 19, Ian became a “windmill of activity … every moment of [his] day was packed tight…
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What Does ‘So Busy’ Really Mean?
When did ‘So Busy’, supersede ‘fine’ as the stock standard answer to Joey’s question, ‘How you doing?’ It is as if being ‘busy’ has become a medal of honour. As if being ‘busy’ makes us important. As if being ‘not…
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The Impossible Task
I have three boys. And I have a vision to see each of them grow up to be mighty men of God. But I have a problem. I am insufficient for the task. When my oldest son, Hudson, turned 12…
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Authentic Parenting
Do we ever ask ourselves what ‘authentic parenting’ looks like? How do we know if we’re doing a good job? Who makes the rules anyway? Disclaimer: Please don’t think that I in any way am suggesting that I have got…
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Living the Christian Life is harder than talking about it!
When we arrive at the Kaipaki Sports Centre we walk in to find ex-New Zealand international cricketer, John Parker, sweeping the floor after a busy six-a-side cricket tournament the day before. John’s heart for the community is evident from how…
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