At 17, Joseph Dunbar was the youngest miner at the Pike River Mine here in New Zealand, which has been shrouded in news of the mine explosion last week. They…

Read More New Zealand Mourns Second Fatal Explosion At Pike River Mine

It is true. Most of us have done it. After a quick search, there it was, a bargain. We went ahead and placed a bid. A bidding war can get…

Read More Only A Prayer Away

In a little town in the middle of nowhere lived a man and his two children. He spent all his time and money helping them how to grow up and…

Read More We Are God’s Wayward Children

Last winter I got a scary fright. The cold season was beginning to kick in. With Daylight Savings Time finished over here, the days were starting to get shorter. This…

Read More Lighting Up Your Life With Christ

Nearly three years ago in the New Zealand town of Blenheim I worked in a supermarket. As I had kitchen experience and a food-handling certificate, they placed me in the…

Read More The True Meaning of Joy

Our social worker at the welfare office here in New Zealand promised help if we needed it. They told me we would be looked after. We believed them. Three months…

Read More Prayers Given, Prayers Answered At Time Of Holiday Struggles

I was once asked to write about, “Who would I like to go to dinner with, and why?” It was part of a job application. Naturally, I chose Jesus and…

Read More Spending A Day With Jesus

In my country, we have a special celebration called Anzac Day and New Zealand almost comes to a halt. It is a time to reflect and think of those who…

Read More Caring For Our Wounded

If I could be in a circus, the ringmaster would be the most desirable position. Crack the whip and everyone jumps to attention. Some of my children know I would…

Read More It Can Only Happen At A Circus – Or Can It?

Cars were buzzing all around me. People came out of no-where to assist. In my dizzy state. I tried to answer questions. I did not know where, let alone who…

Read More God’s Grace In Surviving A Car Accident