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I attended a 2 day workshop and conference this past week, which was very productive and stimulating. On one of the mornings, a minister lead the devotions on the subject, “Do not be ashamed.” It was very challenging and a timely reminder to me, not in any way to feel intimidated, apologetic or ashamed of…

From Ben’s Desk (22nd February) As I have reflected on the inhumane atrocity that took place this past week, when 21 innocent Coptic Christians men were savagely and ruthlessly murdered by ISIS, I have been deeply saddened. We need to take note of this growing militant warfare against the Western World by radical Islamic terrorists….

You may have noticed in the news that there has been a strong backlash against a N.Z. Maori king’s son. It appears that this young man has broken the law and should be liable for punishment and spend time behind bars. The judge however has dropped the charges against him and his co-accused because of…

This week’s message has come as a surprise to me as it forced me to confront a subject that I have hardly ever considered before. It made me reflect on the very real area of doubt. As I researched and reflected on this subject I have to confess that I too have had moments of…

I am writing to you from Suva in Fiji, as I am one of the speakers at the South Pacific Ministers conference. There are about 200 delegates drawn from Fiji and the surrounding islands. The other 2 speakers sharing the conference platform are the headmaster of the Fiji Bible College and a minister from Hawaii…

In a recent Bible study we came across a challenging passage that has been occupying my thinking. Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of…