Ambivalence in Devotion
I often wonder who reads the ‘Faith’ column in the paper, that is, aside from me and the other contributors. I figure it must be people “of faith,” because we […]
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Knock the legs out from under that Table
Whether it is in my own life, or in the lives of the people I see around me, it is clear that lies are easy to believe. More than that, […]
Celebrating life is something we should always do
Here at ZION, we recently lost a dear family member (they are all “dear,” trust me!) as she finally surrendered her fight here on earth and transitioned to the arms […]
Staring death in the face
Between the quick approach of Easter and our reminder of Christ’s passing (followed by his resurrection), and a recent family reunion, death has been on my mind. Behold! I tell […]
Did you Forget?
Have you forgotten what God has said to you? Or perhaps just set it aside for a more convenient time, only to find your promise gathering dust? I’d like to […]
Sadness is healthy. Our reaction is not always.
Observant residents of Te Awamutu would have noticed recent demolition work on the corner of Racecourse and Ohaupo Roads. The church building that has stood on that corner since 1988 […]
The Cost
Sometimes when there is something you really want to do, a cost is involved. Sometimes that cost can cause us to reconsider, and sometimes it can be discounted because we […]
Let It Go
It would have been easy for Jesus to approach the women in a very different way. He knew the kind of life this woman had lived before he engaged in […]
Hole in your barrel?
We have all likely heard the saying around not pouring out from an empty cup, or perhaps putting on your oxygen mask first. But have you ever considered that you […]
A Summer of Sheep
I am privileged to live on an idyllic property with sheep. In my latter years I have learnt a great deal about these creatures. I have spent some time observing […]