Forgiveness key to peace of mind after life of unrealistic expectations Forgiveness key to peace of mind after life of unrealistic expectations Forgiveness lies in giving up the idea of living a better past, Jenny Beck writes.
When is enough truly enough? Taking an economic approach to faith When is enough truly enough? Taking an economic approach to faith The late Dutch economist Bob Goudzwaard’s work has valuable lessons for us all Chris Gousmett writes.
Dare to know — begin: A new era dawns at the University of Otago Dare to know — begin: A new era dawns at the University of Otago A university’s purpose is to delve deeply into the wisdom of all the world’s traditions, James Harding writes.
The meaning of life can be found by those who come and follow The meaning of life can be found by those who come and follow A gathering this Sunday proclaims an essential aspect of Christian faith Gabriel Chan writes.
Intellectual humility is a godly virtue — insights from life and scripture Intellectual humility is a godly virtue — insights from life and scripture We have to be able to recognise when we are wrong and be prepared to change our mind, Lynne Taylor writes.
Oaks of righteousness will have the strength to withstand prevailing tempests 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.
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.
SUBSCRIBER Separating faith from reason limiting, unachievable SUBSCRIBER 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.
SUBSCRIBER Ignore the demons of intolerance and prejudice SUBSCRIBER Ignore the demons of intolerance and prejudice Ancient history can cast a new light on the problems of modern times, James E. Harding writes.
SUBSCRIBER When Advent brings heartsickness, carry your at-homeness in God with you SUBSCRIBER When Advent brings heartsickness, carry your at-homeness in God with you Advent is about hope, Jenny Beck writes.
SUBSCRIBER The kingdom of heaven is closer than you may think SUBSCRIBER 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.