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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…

The abduction of about 300 girls from their boarding school in Chibok, Nigeria, on 15th April, by radical militant Islamist group Boko Haram, continues to concern the international community. This group is responsible for the torching of a village close by where over 200 people were murdered and has abducted more than 1 500 people…

There has recently been an increase on the movie circuit of movies with Biblical and Christian themes. While some of them have not been at all faithful to the Bible or Christian values, the most recent “Son of God” is excellent. This movie on the life of Christ is faithful to the Bible text and…

This Sunday we once again celebrate our International Sunday, recognising the fact that although we are a congregation of people drawn from at least 20 countries, in Christ we are one new people. I have no doubt in my heart and mind that this unity is just what Jesus wanted. The beauty of the gospel…

It is hard to believe but Christmas is just over 3 weeks away! As I have been reflecting on this year’s Christmas I am aware how little Christian content there is among all the commercial hype. May I encourage you as parents and grandparents, to start reading the Christmas stories with the children in your…