Church Talk
Happy from the inside out
Friday 1 February 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Cook Islanders are becoming increasingly concerned with purity.
Rewarded for resilience
Friday 1 February 2013 | Published in Church Talk
This time last week I was in my office contemplating Tropical Cyclone Garry coming through the Cooks waters.
Listen to the counsel of the Lord
Friday 25 January 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Are you ready?! I kept thinking over and over of something the Saviour said, “Why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” I had to really think about this one...Why do people call “ye me, Lord, Lord”, and yet they still do not do the things asked of them.
Live life with no regrets
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Church Talk
Where am I going? Why is my situation the same if not worse? Why am I not improving? Is it me? Are others holding me back? Am I holding myself back? Do I like what I am doing? Is my current pathway heading down a positive track? Am I too afraid to change? Am I happy, truly happy? Have I forgotten what happiness feels like? Why am I even bothering? Is there room in me for change? Do I want change? Is there time to change? Many of the above self examining questions are simply inward expressions of outward mortality; the quality or condition of being simply mortal.
Blessed are the peacemakers
Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Church Talk
A couple of days before January 1, the television news from New Zealand ran a short clip on New Year resolutions.
Catecists undertake training
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Church Talk
About every five years the Catholic Church offers a renewal course to its catechists.
CICC moments down memory lane
Friday 4 January 2013 | Published in Church Talk
In this week’s Churchtalk page – we feature photos from the CICC Newsletter edited by Nga Mataio and his team at the church headquarters.
Always make Jesus the main thing
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk
A young minister Johnny James once asked his much respected mentor Elder Hogan, “What is the main thing that a minister should have or do to edify God’s people?” At that point he expected the Elder to tell him some of the usual things that he already knew – like praying and fasting, increase the praying and Bible study hours, stay dedicated, obedient and faithful in all ministries of the church.
Getting into the imene spirit
Friday 28 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Some of the images captured from the Christmas imenemene held at the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church morning service last Tuesday.
The purpose of Christmas
Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Three words define the purpose of Christmas: celebration, salvation and reconciliation. In this article we’ll just focus on the word ‘celebration’.
Lamb for Christmas?
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Many of us enjoy roasted, grilled, umu, or stewed lamb for Christmas. It brings the family together for a special meal and some quality time.
HIV guide for faith leaders
Friday 14 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk
SUVA, Dec 14 – Faith based leaders have for the first time worked with UN agencies in drafting and finalising two documents to overcome HIV-related stigma and discrimination.
A pricelist gift
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk
When we keep the spirit of Christmas, we keep the Spirit of Christ The Christmas spirit is the Christ Spirit. It will block out all the distractions around us which can diminish Christmas and swallow up its true meaning.
New Hope spreads Christmas cheer
Wednesday 5 December 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Pastor John Tangi (above) of New Hope Church has started the Christmas season in the giving spirit.
The soft and hard gospel
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
At the recent opening of the Arorangi jetty on November 2, I was pleasantly surprised that included in the ceremony was a segment recalling how the gospel arrived on Rarotonga.
Young scripture students graduate
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Four teenage students from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints graduated from their seminary scripture study course which they completed recently in October.
Leading by service
Friday 23 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Only one path leads to greatness in God’s kingdom – the path of servanthood.
Holy Ghost points to Jesus Christ
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
“Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me (Jesus Christ)Ka kimi marie I te au tuatua I tataia ra; no te mea, te manako ra kotou ka rauka te ora mutukore I reira: na ratou ra oki e akakite ia Iaku (Iesu Mesia) ra” – John/Ioane 5:39.
High definition relationships (Pt2)
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
The first thing that you should share inside of a relationship is your life. And we’re talking about your everyday, ordinary, mundane things of life. I mean it’s good to get together and talk about the big concepts of life, but really, relationships happen when you just care what happened today.
High definition relationships
Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Church Talk
Today we are talking about high definition relationships.