Church Talk
Jesus Christ: 'Gift above all gifts'
Friday 16 May 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Acts 1:8, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon thee; and ye shall be witnesses unto Me (Jesus), both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the utter most part of the earth...
How to give and get respect – Part 2
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Church Talk
In part one of this article we spoke of some of the reasons why we should give and receive respect. One of the primary reasons is because God created every human being there is.
Am I a trustworthy person?
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Church Talk
I went to buy groceries in a dairy shop in New Zealand a few days ago, and the shop keeper told me he do not trust anybody.
Churchtalk: What on earth do you expect?
Saturday 26 April 2014 | Published in Church Talk
It is time to increase our expectation in Jesus Christ who wants to move now.
Beware of false doctrines – Part 2
Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Church Talk
In continuation from last week's article: Those whose conduct and teaching contradicts the Word of God are to be marked and to be avoided.
Easter Sunday – the Risen Lord
Saturday 19 April 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Given we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus tomorrow, my thoughts turn to what it was like for those living at the time of Jesus to encounter the Risen Lord and what might this encounter be like for us today.
Beware of false doctrines
Friday 11 April 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Refuting false doctrine and belief is one of the duties of the Church.
Lived and died to His name
Friday 4 April 2014 | Published in Church Talk
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins...
How to give and get respect - Part one
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Church Talk
It seems that common courtesy is not so common any more.
New pre-school building blessed
Friday 28 March 2014 | Published in Church Talk
St Joseph’s School pre-school students received blessings and prayers when their new school was opened at Tutakimoa on Wednesday morning.
The other side of death
Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Last week a friend was sharing with me how disheartening it was for him to see a friend pass away so suddenly and unfairly.
What makes a follower of Christ?
Friday 14 March 2014 | Published in Church Talk
“And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishers.
Live like Enoch in a hostile world by walking with God
Friday 28 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk
When we hear of Hollywood couples who get together and then divorce rather quickly, we have to wonder what people are looking for in marriage.
Satan's tentacles spreading far and wide
Friday 21 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.
Living above mediocrity
Friday 14 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk
The last time we met, I mentioned that mediocre living has a tendency to turn us into a bag of moaners and complainers, paralysed in our ability to see beyond our present situation.
Remembrance service
Saturday 8 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Tahitian Reverend Tihoti Pittman will be remembered at a family service this Sunday at the Calvary Hall in Arorangi.
Aere ra Sister Celine and God bless you
Thursday 6 February 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Words of gratitude and love overflowed at St Joseph School yesterday as the Catholic school gathered together to officially farewell long time principal Sister Celine.
Go ye therefore and teach
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has been involved with proselyting missionary work ever since its inception on April 6, 1830 in Palmyra, New York.
What is the temple, and why do we have them?
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk
Motivated by a desire to worship and serve in the Latter Day Saints temple in Hamilton, New Zealand, 32 Cook Islands teenagers spent a year preparing to make the trip there last month.