There is no doubt that social media has become an integral part of life, especially for young people. These platforms certainly offer opportunities to connect, to build communities and to share news. However, over the…
When we were children, we were taught to say ‘thank you’ for everything, from a birthday present from our grandparents to a slice of luncheon sausage from the butcher. I drilled good manners into our…
Recently I read an article in The Australian newspaper about the cost of an aging population. It made the oft-repeated point that the burden of supporting the elderly is falling on the next generation. It…
In Matthew’s gospel, Chapter 6, Jesus teaches: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven……
Just after midnight on Guy Fawkes night someone drove into the George St entrance of St John’s Anglican church and deliberately set fire to one of the Plunket nurse’s cars. He didn’t even stay to…
Last week I picked a perfect rose from my garden. It’s called “Deep Secret”. It’s a deep, velvety red, with an almost overpowering fragrance. One bloom can perfume an entire room. It doesn’t flower prolifically…
I always enjoy scrolling through old photos. It helps me recapture special moments spent with people and in places I love. Recently, I came across photos I took in Ketchikan, a small town in Alaska….
On September 23, 1995, I was waiting at Wellington Airport for a German exchange student to arrive on the 8am flight from Auckland. When he landed, he was very excited because he had seen a…
In February 2008 when I met my new Year 10 French class, I was struck by a friendly, red-haired student. I soon learned her name, Jackie Kiddle, and that she was just taking up rowing….
Recently St John’s Church lost one of its most significant leaders and servants, Alan Empson. At the heart of all that Alan was and accomplished was his deeply held faith in the love of God….
