Faith and reason

David Tombs reflects on the understated messages in the Archibald Baxter Peace Garden and suggests that these are in keeping with Baxter’s own attitude to religious faith.

Let’s look for the eucatastrophe in life, writes Jenny Beck.

The rebooting of the international tourism industry faces significant obstacles, writes Andrew Shepherd.

Gabriel Chan outlines his philosophy on life.

Matariki is an opportunity to explore and begin to embrace and live into the values that underpin the celebration, writes Lynne Taylor.

What role should family, the Church and the State have in New Zealand’s ongoing issues, asks Stu Crosson.

The resurrection of Jesus remains unique, writes Richard Dawson.

It is incumbent upon organisations not to exploit the generosity and goodwill of their employees and volunteers, writes Graham Redding.

The question "what is truth?" is one of the most important questions there are.

Sam Mangai asks whether it’s reasonable to ask for some divine help on the path to contentment.

In a world of constant distraction, we are encouraged to let ourselves be deceived by the false "gods" of the age in which we live,  the Rev Dr James Harding writes.

Let’s take the opportunity to build capacity, character and confidence, writes Lesley Gill.

Let’s put Aotearoa back into the theology of this country, writes Wayne Te Kaawa.

Sometimes the most pressing thing may not be the most important, writes Ben Hudson.

What does Jesus mean in 2022, asks Ron Gilder.

We are living in difficult times, but Jenny Beck finds a concentration on "micro-thanks" can be life-changing.

What does the Christmas story have to do with the climate crisis? The biblical character of John the Baptiser holds the key, writes Graham Redding.

How do we sustain a strong sense of community in Covid times, asks Paul Trebilco.