Bringing spiritual change to the White House
Bringing spiritual change to the White House
Why do American evangelical Christians support President Donald Trump, asks Lyndon Weggery.
Faith and reason
Speaking to the people
Speaking to the people
Whatever else we may say about him, President Donald Trump is a significant disrupter.
Things to bear in mind when disagreeing
Things to bear in mind when disagreeing
It's been open season for flicking away the few remaining public signs that this was once a Christian country.
Aust reaction raises issue of sin
Aust reaction raises issue of sin
Two news stories coming out of Australia have been making the headlines in recent weeks. One relatively trivial matter, and one with deeply disturbing consequences.
Easter story confronts us with reality of the world
Easter story confronts us with reality of the world
Easter mysteries no longer seem to have a hold on our collective imagination, even among some of those who claim to be Christian, writes James E. Harding.
Billy Graham last of his kind
Billy Graham last of his kind
Billy Graham's death last month sends Ian Harris on a trip down memory lane.
Different kind of spirit fills the air
Different kind of spirit fills the air
Dunedin people are set to have the time of their lives this Easter, writes historian and theologian Peter Matheson.
Western civilisation needs to put God in secular context
Western civilisation needs to put God in secular context
Religions differ widely in their concepts, writes Ian Harris.
Work does not define who we are
Work does not define who we are
Rest is a picture of what the Christian tradition calls graceRest is God’s gift to us, writes Adam Dodds.
Parlous times, but don’t retreat
Parlous times, but don’t retreat
Peter Matheson reflects on globalisation, tribalism and fundamentalism.
New year, new mercies: time to reflect on God’s grace, past, present and future
New year, new mercies: time to reflect on God’s grace, past, present and future
Hello to 2018, and a Happy New Year to you!
Time now past for invoking Jesus in official state prayer
Time now past for invoking Jesus in official state prayer
It’s OK to drop the name of Jesus from the parliamentary prayer, writes Graham Redding.
Christmas celebrates Light of the world
Christmas celebrates Light of the world
Paul Trebilco reflects on the transforming power of light.
What’s in a name?
What’s in a name?
The name of Jesus should not be dropped from the parliamentary prayer, writes Richard Dawson.
Transform or perish
Transform or perish
A New Reformation? Not likely, if the decision to restore Christchurch’s medieval cathedral is any guide, says Ian Harris.
Disciples are those becoming more like Jesus
Disciples are those becoming more like Jesus
An effective church is one which is expressed in relational discipleship, writes Peter Sara.
Out with the old and in with the new
Out with the old and in with the new
With the election behind us and democracy in good heart, let’s move on to a new guiding story, urges Ian Harris.
Being grateful: a letter to humanity
Being grateful: a letter to humanity
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow, writes Sharmin Bala.
Human words of scripture bear God’s voice
Human words of scripture bear God’s voice
Christopher Holmes writes about the power of the Bible.
Election questions are for all of us
Election questions are for all of us
Before we settle on which political party to support this election, let’s ask a few questions of ourselves, urges Ian Harris.