Oaks of righteousness will have the strength to withstand prevailing tempests
We get buffeted and blown around by the storms of life, but oaks of righteousness have deep roots Stu Crosson writes.
Faith and reason
A truth that we remain hell-bent on denying — violence begets violence
A truth that we remain hell-bent on denying — violence begets violence
Last week I came across an address I gave in March 2004, exactly 20 years ago. In that address I reflected on the killing that week of the then leader of Hamas, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.
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Separating faith from reason limiting, unachievable
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Separating faith from reason limiting, unachievable
For many, faith and reason are like water and oil, useless if mixed and best kept separate if you want to avoid confusion and conflict.
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Ignore the demons of intolerance and prejudice
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Ignore the demons of intolerance and prejudice
Ancient history can cast a new light on the problems of modern times, James E. Harding writes.
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When Advent brings heartsickness, carry your at-homeness in God with you
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When Advent brings heartsickness, carry your at-homeness in God with you
Advent is about hope, Jenny Beck writes.
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The kingdom of heaven is closer than you may think
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The kingdom of heaven is closer than you may think
God’s realm is close to ours, all the time, Gabriel Chan writes.
God is with us ... but does He take sides in skirmishes and wars?
God is with us ... but does He take sides in skirmishes and wars?
Graham Redding explores the question of whether God takes sides in military conflicts.
Christianity’s deeper politics will endure regardless of election outcome
Christianity’s deeper politics will endure regardless of election outcome
Rev Ed Masters shares his visions of what life in New Zealand could be.
The body, and the body politic, needs to function harmoniously
The body, and the body politic, needs to function harmoniously
In politics, as in all else, we are all in this together Paul Trebilco writes.
Move to one side, let the real boss take charge
Move to one side, let the real boss take charge
Jesus Christ knew who was in charge, Stu Crossan writes.
Wearing black on a Thursday — much more than a fashion statement
Wearing black on a Thursday — much more than a fashion statement
David Tombs describes the Thursdays in Black campaign and its church origins.
We can’t heal what we refuse to hold
We can’t heal what we refuse to hold
Driving out darkness could be as simple as asking a question, Richard Dawson writes.
Comparisons with AI raise questions about the uniqueness of our brains
Comparisons with AI raise questions about the uniqueness of our brains
Is the human brain a learning machine, a complex information-processing device, or something else Andrew Shepherd asks.
Sects, cults and all that is really true
Sects, cults and all that is really true
I find the existence of cults, especially formal cults of the Christian variety, to be a fascinatingly disturbing social phenomenon.
Do not overlook the good things that are right there in front of you
Do not overlook the good things that are right there in front of you
Looking up inspired Lynne Taylor to look further.
Otago sparked love of German and a life’s work
Otago sparked love of German and a life’s work
A life-long love of Germany was sparked by his University of Otago education so it is lamentable Otago may abandon teaching the language, Peter Matheson writes.
That the Bible compares God to a mother less well known
That the Bible compares God to a mother less well known
In the lead-up to Sunday, May 14th, it would be hard to miss all of the advertisements for flowers, chocolates and spa treatments.
That the Bible compares God to a mother less well known
That the Bible compares God to a mother less well known
In the lead-up to Sunday, May 14th, it would be hard to miss all of the advertisements for flowers, chocolates and spa treatments.
God not a stranger on Easter Saturday
God not a stranger on Easter Saturday
Being very lucky was also a lesson about God, writes Jenny Beck.
How long is too long hanging on the phone?
How long is too long hanging on the phone?
I phone a prominent company with what appeared to me to be a relatively simple request. Twenty-five minutes later I have hung up, hot, bothered and angry.