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Gods of Egypt fails to impress
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Gods of Egypt reminded me of a typical Bollywood flick.
How to be wealthy, powerful and influential, like Solomon
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Solomon was the son of King David by Bathsheba. He became king of Israel after David his father. The Bible says none was his equal before and after him, His wealth of wisdom, baffled the ancient world, that Kings and Queens, and dignitaries from the world over would flock in to hear and see for themselves the glory, fame and wealth of King Solomon.
Risen, a new biblical mystery-thriller
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
When my family became Christians in 2000, we were despised by some in the community we used to live in.
The foundation stone in marriage
Friday 26 February 2016 | Published in Church Talk
“I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” – Galatians 2: 20
Life lessons in 'How to Be Single'
Saturday 20 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
While I was watching this movie, it felt like my birthday present had come a week early.
Wise words on marriage
Friday 19 February 2016 | Published in Church Talk
“Set me as a seal upon thine heart; as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave; the coals thereof are coals of fire which hath a most vehement flame…many waters cannot quench love neither can the floods drown it: If a man would give all the substance of his house for love it would utterly be contemned” – Song of Solomon 9: 6 & 7.
Too dumb to be funny Zoolander 2
Saturday 13 February 2016 | Published in Entertainment
The thing about jokes is, they have to hit hard. When they miss, they bomb badly. Sometimes so bad that even the good jokes are left tasteless.
4 biblical reasons for marriage - What marriage is or is not? (Part 2)
Friday 12 February 2016 | Published in Church Talk
For this cause shall a man (leave) his father and mother, and shall be joined (cleave) unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh (weave)” – Genesis 2: 24, Ephesians 5: 31.
Robert De Niro an inspired Dirty Grandpa
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
It’s been a season of crude, vulgar and sometimes ridiculous comedy at the local cinema.
Waitangi Day bazaar Doesn't time fly when you're having fun
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Weekend
One hundred and seventy six years ago – today in Rarotonga, yesterday in Aotearoa – the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in the Bay of Islands.
What marriage Is and is not
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Church Talk
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife; and they shall be one flesh” – Genesis 2: 24; Ephesians 5: 31.
Parables as a turning point
Friday 29 January 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Last week I used the parable of the Good Samaritan to demonstrate the common sense of Jesus in his teaching.
Battle of dads in Daddy's Home
Monday 25 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
I have been a huge fan of Mark Wahlberg since watching him in the 2013 blockbuster, Lone Survivor.
Parables good common sense
Friday 22 January 2016 | Published in Church Talk
One of my dreams for this year is that 2015 can be a year where we lean more to common sense, rather than trying to score points over issues that arise in the community.
Here's the complete list for the 88th Academy Awards:
Monday 18 January 2016 | Published in Entertainment
Best Picture - The Big Short, Bridge Of Spies, Brooklyn, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian, The Revenant, Room, Spotlight
Recession drama in The Big Short
Monday 18 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
The Big Short first caught my eye for its star-studded cast.
Has Jesus Christ been cast aside?
Friday 15 January 2016 | Published in Church Talk
Last Sunday was the official close of the Christmas season in the Catholic church.
Island life the way it once was
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Weekend
New Zealand residents John and Tuaine Bailey have plenty of reminders of how life used to be in the Cook Islands back in the late 1960s.
A vintage year for movie fans
Monday 11 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
2015 was one of the movie industry’s finest years. In fact, in 2015 there were more movies released than ever - an average of a dozen a week. We saw some amazing flicks including several much-anticipated sequels which had the cash registers ringing at the box office. Amidst some of the huge commercial successes, there were some disappointing flops. However, of these flops actually garnered critical acclaim for story and cinematic brilliance. As we look forward to another exciting year of movies, CI News movie critic Rashneel Kumar takes a look at the movies which had people talking last year.Furious 7
Resolutions centre on God
Thursday 31 December 2015 | Published in Church Talk
When Americans make New Year’s resolutions, a better relationship with God ranks almost as high as better health, a Nashville, USA research firm has found.
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