No doubt you have seen the influence of Halloween in the shops with horror masks, spider webs and ghost–like images. You will also possibly be inundated on Tuesday night with groups of children dressed up in all sorts of costumes asking for lollies. Where did all this come from and why is this tradition gaining…
This past Friday I conducted the funeral of one of the longest standing members of our church, Mrs Kath Graham. Kath went home to be with the Lord after 96 years. Kath was a deeply committed Christian and the first lady elder of our church. She was fully involved in the life of our church…
This is a lovely time of the year, especially if you live close to Cornwall Park and enjoy the privilege of walking round the park some afternoons after work, as I do. The ornamental cherry trees are in full bloom with their lovely pink blossoms. The oak trees have fresh new leaves and the wisteria…
I was made aware once again this week that we, as Christians, living in a post-modern, post-Christian time in the history of New Zealand, are involved in a spiritual warfare against the subtle attacks and opposition of the Evil One. This was highlighted for me by the ongoing and vicious attacks of certain anti-Christian parents,…
It was in 1994 that the first democratic election was held in South Africa. For the first time people of all races had the democratic right to cast their vote. It was my privilege to be the chief officer of the polling station held at my church in Johannesburg. People queued up from before dawn…
As the election hots up and we edge closer to Election Day, we see the various representatives and leaders working long hours to secure their places and have the best showing in this coming election. In a way, I must admit that I can’t wait for it all to be over, as the media has…
It is quite evident in the media and all over our communities that an election is about to take place. As Sue and I travelled down to Raetihi we saw election hoardings on remote and isolated roads as well. We are all obliged to vote. But who do we vote for? What party is the…
We all know the wonderful promises scattered both in the O.T and N.T. of how God has promised to answer our prayers. In Jeremiah 33: 3 “Call to me and I will answer you.” Philippians 4: 6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your…
Last Sunday, 30th July, I preached on the subject of prayer. It is true to say that we all struggle with this part of our Christian lives. There is none of us who can say we pray enough or we pray in the right way or that we always feel like praying. None of us…
In my bible reading and devotional times I have been working my way through the short Old Testament prophesy of Hosea. It is one of those shorter books of the O.T. where God uses the prophet to give Israel a last warning to turn back to Him, lest He judge them severely for their two-timing…
