Water shortage? Return to the source We’re used to having plenty of water in this country. We take the green countryside for granted. We assume that we can wash regularly. We know that water gushes out of the tap when opened so that it’s no problem to quench our thirst. So, it was a surprise...
The highest job and the lowest role Who wants to be the leader? Just think of the pressures: political jostling with colleagues; media sound bites to reinforce or counter-attack; trying to align one’s image and the message to convey; the blurring of private and public life so that personal life takes on global interest. Politicians...
Do you remember a former colleague Ben Hardee? We've just heard that he has joined the staff of St. Luke’s Evangelical Church in Wellington, (Here's a map!) to work with their youth, to reach out to youth in the community and to lead their 8 am. Contemporary Worship Service. Benjamin is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute (MBI)...
X-mas? There has been a lot of hype and hot air in the last few months. Viewers of the television show called ‘The X-Factor’ (the 'singing' competition with its round by round elimination of singers), may be relieved that the end is in sight. Who will have the X-factor to impress the judges, woo the...
The end of Europe as we know it? The distinctive nature and heritage of Europe are deeply rooted in the Christian faith. Just think of its architecture, art, music, literature and laws all shaped by Christianity. Yet while religion is widespread in Europe, today few know the God of the Bible and Jesus Christ as...