General Opinion

The other day I got a text, “Ppv boxing 2nite at rons 5 bucks to cover cost start at 7,” to which I replied, “hmmm sounz gud 2 me.” The boxing was the Shane “Mountain Warrior” Cameron vs Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett fight, which actually ended in the fourth round spectacularly with a TKO to Cameron, winning back the WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles.

Read more: If you plant for eternity, plant the spirit

The self-emptying of Jesus’ divine attributes is known in theological terms as the kenosis of Jesus, or the divine kenosis. Jesus limited himself during his time on earth to the life of a human being. In others words, he really was human! 

Read more: Discovering the power of powerlessness

A 10-year-old girl asked her mother after church, “Why don’t we get to do the real stuff?” It’s an interesting question. Increasingly we are seeing a trend in churches across the globe to worship with all ages together. This inclusive worship involves all members of the congregation and begins with the premise that everyone belongs in church and has something to contribute. 

Read more: Worship: We're all in this together

Part 1: Historical – 1810-1890

Early New Zealand

Today New Zealand is no stranger to multiculturalism, nor were our fore bearers of the 17th and 18th centuries. A Dutch sea captain, Abel Tasman passed these fair shores in 1642. 

Captain James Cook arrived in 1769. Trade was essential for Cook and his crew, who needed fresh water and supplies, such as timber for repair work on his vessels. Māori saw this as an opportunity to trade for nails, axes and other iron material.

Read more: A Maori view of multicultural churches