For several weeks we were praying for Pope Francis as he was seriously ill. Given his age, his health and the huge responsibility that was certainly burdening him, we knew…
In this Muffin Talk Murray Sheard shares some information about the work of the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) for positive change, inspired by a vision of a just and equitable…
Acts 10:34,37-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 In Acts, we encounter Cornelius and Peter. Both men had just had a vision.Cornelius was told in the vision that he was to look…
Good Friday is a time when Christians of different denominations have come together for many years.After Cyclone Tam impacting Auckland with strong gale-force winds and heavy rains on Maundy Thursday,…
Luke 19:28-40; Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11 Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem with his disciples. He goes first.Somewhere on the way, near to Bethphage and Bethany, he gives two…
Good Friday is a day of commemoration for all Christians. It has therefore also become a day of spending some time with Christians of different denominations. In this Muffin Talk…
Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11 Last week, the first Reading was about the Israelites having fled the Egyptians and being led through the wilderness. In Isaiah 43 the Israelites…
Naw-Rúz is the first day of the Baháʼí calendar year, and one of eleven holy days for adherents of the Baháʼí Faith. It occurs on the northern vernal equinox, usually…
Joshua 5:9-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Luke 15:1-3,11-32 The Israelites had fled Egypt and have just crossed the River Jordan, arriving in the Promised Land. The long journey from Egypt had…