Family Violence–Anger

I noticed little stickers on letter boxes and if I remember correctly they say: Family Violence. It’s not OK ! And then a 0800 Number is given for people who want more information. ( 0800456450) –I have also two leaflets here. One says: Violence at home affects your children. The other one talks about the [...]

He Korowai Values

I think it is easy to find Bible Verses for these values:
” Show respect to others– Each person has a special gift
Share what you have– Giving makes you richer
Know who you are– You are a reflection of your whanau
Accept what life brings– You cannot control many things
Have [...]

Da ist nichts, was wir nicht reparieren koennen!

Diese Worte habe ich nun schon zweimal gehoert. Sie wurden gesprochen von dem Mann meiner Tochter, als ich mit meinen Computerproblemen zu ihm kam. Er ist in der Computerindustrie zu Hause, genau so wie mein Sohn. Wie gut, wenn man Computerexperten in der Familie hat, besonders in meinem Alter.
Die Worte ‘Da ist nichts, was [...]

HOW MANY MORE MATCHES?

Some time ago I saw the following on a website” Preparation is more important than the actual doing.” I really believe that.
That was actually confirmed today when I read the following in a book about a world famous surgeon. Here is the quote: ” In 1987 Dr B. Carson gained worldwide recognition for his part [...]

Opportunity-Strong Christians and weak Christians

The block of granite which was an obstacle in the path of the weak, became the stepping stone in the path of the strong!

CHRISTMAS TODAY

Christmas Today

What about the PAST?- *Terms and Conditions apply

I looked up my Skype contacts and one lady has written after her name:
EVERY DAY IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR A NEW START*
You are familiar with the star-shaped character (*) with the writing in small print: *Terms and conditions apply.
For the above saying I would write the Terms and Conditions in big print.
What about your [...]

CAN MONEY BE EATEN?

Only after the last tree has been cut down, Only after the last river has been poisoned, Only after the last fish has been caught, Only then you will find that Money cannot be eaten.
CREE INDIAN PROPHECY
First Timothy 6:10
Deuteronomy 20:19,20

Our Security and our Future

Today I picked up a leaflet at the Westpac which said: “FEEL MORE SECURE ABOUT YOUR FUTURE WITH THE WESTPAC KIWISAVER SCHEME.”
Again our security and our future. WE ARE ALL CONCERNED ABOUT OUR FUTURE AND SECURITY. I suggest the following: Throw your stones further than this life. Feel really secure about your FUTURE by believing [...]

The wish to see change in the world

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” GANDHI
The Bible says: Second Corinthians 5:17
From a newsletter: ” This has been an interesting year for me working in the prisons. If only you were able to come and see some of our many friends, I am sure you [...]