Church Talk
The New Testament and the Sabbath
Friday 21 September 2018 | Published in Church Talk
The Gospels record six cases in which Jesus' actions resulted in controversy over the Sabbath, and two more that did not.
Greatest and highest: maata e te teitei ope rava atu'
Friday 14 September 2018 | Published in Church Talk
Jude 20 & 21, “But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost…Kareka kotou e aku au akaperepere e, e te patu anga ia kotou uaorai, I to kotou akarongo Tapu Maata ra, I te pure anga ma te Vaerua Tapu”.
Reflections on the Book of Psalms
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Church Talk
It was not too long ago that it was common for pastors to be portrayed with a Bible under their arms, whereas a priest would be depicted carrying his prayer book.
Hope – even in life's darkest moments
Friday 24 August 2018 | Published in Church Talk
The dictionary definition of hope is “to desire something with confidence in the expectation of its fulfillment”. The state of hopelessness has been appropriately described by some as a type of “Hell on Earth”, filled with endless misery and despair. Today, more and more people are finding themselves alone and depressed, and few of us have not at one time or another felt the sting of despondency and despair.
Love is what matters the most
Friday 17 August 2018 | Published in Church Talk
When you are in good times we take for granted that things that are happening in our lives are always going to be good.
Remember the Sabbath day
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Church Talk
The word “sabath” or “sabbat” is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it’s the name of a day of the week.
How college houses got their names
Friday 27 July 2018 | Published in Church Talk
Last week there was a report in CINews on the Nukutere College’s cultural inter-house competition held at the Punanga Nui Market in connection with the Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
The true meaning of 'sacrifice'
Friday 20 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Church Talk
Sacrifice – one of the definitions from the Oxford Dictionary for the word “sacrifice” include an act of giving up something valued and treasured for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.
The choices you make define who you are
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Church Talk
Today I ask of you, before you continue to read this Church Talk article to firstly reflect a little on your life.
The lost and the reckless...
Saturday 7 July 2018 | Published in Church Talk
The headline might sound like the title from an old soap, but in fact, this story’s older. I’ll paint the setting and then tell you the story as told by the original orator.
Personal holiness raises questions
Friday 29 June 2018 | Published in Church Talk
If we were to say that becoming more holy is unnecessary, that we will simply remain in known sin, then we are effectively saying that God is not holy, that sin does not involve a contradiction and conflict in us, and that God has not made provision for victory.
Spiritual suicide: Mate vaerua iaia uaorai
Friday 22 June 2018 | Published in Church Talk
“But if our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost...E teianei, te arai katoaia nei ta matou Evangelia, I arai’ia ia I te aronga e ta ia ratou uaorai” – 2 Corinthians 4:3.
There's hope for all of God's children
Friday 8 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Church Talk
There is always hope for every one of God’s children - hope and knowing that we are worthy as a child of God.
The important question of trust
Friday 1 June 2018 | Published in Church Talk
Who can we trust? We married couples, do we trust each other?
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.
