New Zealand young writers charging ahead with 2015 around the corner
The Press Service International young writer program with Christian Today initiated the New Zealand component in May 2012 with a start date in August after the London Olympics..
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Surf life saving the nation identifies as with volunteerism
Quite recently one of the Christian men\'s groups I enjoy attending had a Coolangatta Life Saver speak and I could not but be impressed with the history of life saving on the Gold Coast and the numbers of people\'s lives saved.
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Australia's religious Blake Art Prize may end
Prior to Saturday\'s 63rd Blake Art Prize presentation, held at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Galleries, the chair of the Blake Society that is behind the award, Reverend Rod Pattenden, spoke with Fairfax Media on December 8 about the possible discontinuation of the religion-based prize.
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Why Tony Mundine can say it – 18c makes other concerned Australians fear saying it
Andrew O\'Keefe from Weekend Sunrise was invited to Indigenous Boxer Tony Mundine\'s home and not only has his remarks gained national attention but his comments surrounding homosexuality have certainly left their mark.
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C S Lewis (1898-1963): Christmas special: marking the 50th anniversary of C S Lewis' passing - Rev Dr Rowland Croucher, the Pastor's Pastor
It is my pleasure to publish the Reverend Rowland Croucher – the Pastor\'s Pastor – John Mark Ministries - on C S Lewis 50th anniversary of his death
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Most populous Muslim nation welcomes Christian leader as man of 'action'; 'integrity'
Jakarta, which is known as the world\'s most populous Muslim nation, welcomes Christian leader Basuki Purnama as governor.
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Catholic leaders push for global climate treaty; end to fossil fuel use
Senior church leaders urged all Catholics around the world to increase awareness of global climate security by ending the use of fossil fuel.
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Mayor miraculously survived life-threatening incident, now campaigns for God
Mayor Alfred Romualdez of Tacloban, Philippines experienced a life-threatening incident when typhoon Haiyan slammed its strength to their city. This changed his campaign from political to spiritual.
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Three churches closed, 5 opened – all within a two weeks period – that, just in my orbit
This it seems is a trend. Just in my orbit (that is, things I have become aware of), three churches have closed and 5 opened. Moreover, this is neither unusual or unexplained. Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun.
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World's smallest Bible can be embedded into jewelry
The world\'s smallest New Testament Bible is so tiny it can be embedded into jewelry.
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The centipede created much havoc for both steam and diesel
On every steam and diesel locomotive a sand pipe runs from a sand box high up in the frame work of the locomotive to the pipe\'s opening minimally in front of the driving wheels.
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Politics and conservative evangelical Christianity continues to be a difficult mix
A recent Guardian article highlighted what were the personal reasons why the former deputy premier of NSW Andrew Stoner stood down.
