Truly seeing each other is the path to helping our communities thrive An ancient teaching is as radical today as it was then, Ed Masters writes.
The Treaty of Waitangi should be considered as a covenant relationship The Treaty of Waitangi should be considered as a covenant relationship A hikoi opposing the Treaty Principles Bill is making its way to Wellington.
The risks that we take in order to achieve lasting and real true love The risks that we take in order to achieve lasting and real true love Love reflects the very character of God, Stu Crosson writes.
Humility could be the antidote to increasing social polarisation Humility could be the antidote to increasing social polarisation Andrew Shepherd contemplates demonisation and justification.
God of small miracles —of love God of small miracles —of love The God I know and love is the God of small miracles.
Answering a blunt question: does religion do any good for one’s health? Answering a blunt question: does religion do any good for one’s health? It is widely acknowledged healthy spirituality is good for mental health. Can the same be said for religion, Graham Redding asks.
Yes, we have often failed, but Jesus still remains the only real answer Yes, we have often failed, but Jesus still remains the only real answer Christianity has let itself down but as a society we still need Jesus, Peter Cheyne writes.
The daily blessing of being able to make a joyful noise to the Lord The daily blessing of being able to make a joyful noise to the Lord Reading a psalm is an instructional way to begin each day, Christopher Holmes writes.
Science, rationality, spirituality Science, rationality, spirituality The skies proclaim the work of the Creator, Ben Hudson writes.
Wise as serpents, innocent as doves Wise as serpents, innocent as doves Snakes have much to teach us, Paul Trebilco writes.
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.