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David

  • The temple metaphor

    The Church is described throughout the bible in a myriad of colourful metaphors, each designed to reveal a different aspect of the multi-faceted Church of God.

  • Punitive justice isn't antiquated

    We aren\'t salvaging any of our human dignity when we are permissive and tolerant of evil people - when we extend compassion to remorseless killers, to cruel and evil men.

  • Nelson Cook on personal witness

    Nelson Cook who established Coaches of Influence (COIN) 28 years ago in Los Angeles USA writes a monthly letter to the many coaches at professional, college and high school levels and the current correspondence touches the spot.

  • The woman John Stott couldn't live without

    John Stott was one of the last century\'s giants of the Christian faith, a household name in evangelical circles, even coming to the attention of Time magazine, who named him one of their 100 most influential people in 2005.

  • Is it really possible to live a life with no regrets?

    I regret nothing. A phrase that I have seen pasted on pictures and even tattooed. I recently read a statement made by Rita Mero: \"I have no regrets in my life. I think that everything happens to you for a reason. The hard times you go through build character, making you a much stronger person.\"

  • Let's talk about suicide

    I read some motivational books recently that were very insightful and gave useful tools to live a better life. The self-help book catalogue is huge. Everyone wants to improve and get better in life, everyone wants to live up to their potential and be free to be their true self.

  • 'Senators should support ban on taxpayer funding of gender selection abortion'

    Senator John Madigan\'s bill to ban Medicare funding of gender selection abortions should be supported, according to the Australian Christian Lobby.

  • Nigerian army: Schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram have not been freed

    A spokesman from the Nigerian military has retracted a statement that girls held in its custody are some of those from Chibok.

  • Tim Keller's church launches New York Bible college

    The church led by American pastor and author Tim Keller is launching a new seminary in its hometown of New York, in partnership with a conservative Bible College, to prepare church leaders for ministry in cities around the world.

  • Why mountains matter

    I was driving down State Highway 1 last week on my way to the Promised Land (Hamilton) and as I was driving I saw two men dressed in suits standing on a railway line staring up at the mountain.