Church Talk
Let Christ's light be reflected in your life
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Church Talk
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven,” (Matthew 5:16). This may be one of the first verses you learned in Sunday school.
Repentance leads to God's payback
Friday 25 May 2018 | Published in Church Talk
The God of Payback may not sound like an attribute of God that we’re accustom to, some of you may not have even heard of this.
Recognising the saving work of God
Friday 18 May 2018 | Published in Church Talk
This week’s Church Talk is part one of a series from the Cook Islands Christian Church titled, “Personal Holiness.”
Patience that never, ever quits
Friday 11 May 2018 | Published in Church Talk
“Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth” - Revelation 2:10
Faith, hope and love the greatest gifts
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Church Talk
On March 25 we celebrated the 98th birthday of our mother with family and friends.
Sisters celebrate birthdays together
Monday 30 April 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local
It must be rare indeed for sisters born years apart to each share the same birth date as their mother.
The power of small and simple things
Friday 27 April 2018 | Published in Church Talk
Kia Orana, Today’s Church Talk is adapted from an article by President Dallin H Oaks, First Counselor in the first presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Godhead scripturally revealed
Friday 20 April 2018 | Published in Church Talk
“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory” – 1 Timothy 3:16.
'Why are you so angry?'
Friday 13 April 2018 | Published in Church Talk
Thank you to our daughter Talitha for allowing me to share this story – love you always.
Prayer service for cyclone season
Friday 13 April 2018 | Published in Church Talk
This Sunday a national thanksgiving prayer service will be held at the National Auditorium at 6pm under the guidance of the Religious Advisory Council.
The mystery of union with Christ
Friday 6 April 2018 | Published in Church Talk
At some point in your Christian walk you might ask, “But how am I united to Christ?
The many joys of walking with God…
Friday 6 April 2018 | Published in Church Talk
The Christian’s walk is one of close fellowship with God and earnest obedience to God.
Godhead scripturally revealed for Easter
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Church Talk
“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.” 1 Timothy 3:16
BYU student puts God first in life
Friday 16 March 2018 | Published in Church Talk
Kayla Kaimarama was always fascinated with politics when she was growing up in Arorangi, Rarotonga. She is now on the path to becoming a political analyst, the first in her family to pursue an education outside of high school.
Shedding light on persecution awareness
Friday 16 March 2018 | Published in Church Talk
The Colosseum in Rome was recently lit up with the colour of blood.
Building our children's character
Friday 9 March 2018 | Published in Church Talk
How many of us have gone to university to study parenting?
I had cancer
Friday 2 March 2018 | Published in Church Talk
On February 20, 2017, I entered the Christchurch Public Hospital with a very sore throat after having taken medication here in Rarotonga for over a month with little result. I presumed it was a severe case of tonsillitis.
Union with Christ: past, present and future
Friday 23 February 2018 | Published in Church Talk
Union with Christ by means of the Holy Spirit is not a peripheral matter in biblical theology, although it is widely neglected.
Sister Teresa celebrated
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Church Talk
On January 21, the Catholic community celebrated the 60 years Sister Teresa has lived as a Religious Sister of St. Joseph of Cluny.
Handling frustration
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Church Talk
What is frustration? According to Miriam Webster dictionary, the word frustration means, a feeling of anger or annoyance caused by being unable to do something; or a deep chronic sense or state of insecurity and dissatisfaction arising from unresolved problems or unfulfilled need.