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David

  • Are 'Plunderers' being Plundered by the 'Plunded'?

    We see and read much about genuine humanitarian refugees of all ages from breastfed babies to the elderly (including the seriously disabled - amputees, wheelchairs), arriving en masse from Africa and the Middle East into many parts of Europe, into cold, unsanitary conditions, uninvited and unwanted.

  • ANZAC Day—a Christian veteran reflects

    Having recently observed ANZAC Day in Australia, I have found myself reflecting on what April 25 represents. I must stress that ANZAC Day is not, nor should it ever be, about glorifying war. ANZAC Day points to something—to someone—greater.

  • The redemption principle

    A few hours of sleep a night might sound normal to you, but it wasn\'t for me.

  • Skipping to commercials

    The commercial break is usually the time to stretch your legs and grab another packet of cheese balls. If you have a pre-recorded show the fast forward button is pressed by reflex as soon as the parade of incessant hawkers hits the screen.

  • Are 'Plunderers' being Plundered by the 'Plunded'?

    We see and read much about genuine humanitarian refugees of all ages from breastfed babies to the elderly, arriving en masse from Africa and the Middle East into many parts of Europe, into cold, unsanitary conditions, uninvited and unwanted.

  • Longer and longer 'long haul flights'

    If you thought the 16 hour flight with Qantas from Sydney to Dallas was long, consider the new 18 hour flight from Auckland to Doha with Qatar Airlines. A 9000 miles haul 35,000 feet up.

  • Wisdom of God versus Wisdom of the World

    Once upon a time far, far away was a land ruled by a kind and benevolent king. The king loved his people and wanted to leave them a legacy.

  • Warrior or peacekeeper?

    We all know Christians are meant to be warm, loving people, but when do we need to acknowledge that we are in a Spiritual war?

  • What we don't tell first-time mums

    A well-documented phenomenon occurs regularly around pregnant first-time mums and I can\'t help but take part. Let\'s call it The Realism Checklist.

  • Feeling 22

    It\'s officially May! This historically has meant Birthday Month!