Recent Articles
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So far, some good
Good things come to those who wait I suppose, and here we are at the 150th anniversary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. -
Talking about sex
As you are aware, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues are the focus of substantial attention in our society today. This includes in our Church. -
A tale of two movies
“All art is propaganda. It is universally and inescapably propaganda; sometimes unconsciously, but often deliberately, propaganda,” or so said American author Upton Sinclair. -
An ounce of prevention
When I was in Howick (New Zealand), that old graveyard beckoned me in. I’m not morbid, but there’s something oddly appealing about reading gravestones from a bygone age. -
Aussie Adventist abroad
Two years ago, Dr Philip Brown was called from his position as vice president (Learning and Teaching) at Avondale College of Higher Education to serve as principal of Newbold College of Higher Education in England. -
Too fat for church
People in the South Pacific live well. Apparently too well. According to the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO), who I suppose should know about such things, we are one of the fattest regions on earth. Really? Yes! -
Something new under the sun
It shouldn’t be the case, I suppose, but it certainly is: Adventist Church websites are, on the whole, atrocious. -
My church—Port Macquarie Adventist church
There are many ways to judge a church, but for me the place to start is the seats. -
Crucifixion candidates
You may not know who Woody Guthrie was, but you probably know a few of the songs he wrote and the artists he influenced. After all, it was Guthrie who wrote “this land is your land, this land is my land . . .”, and among those he influenced are Bob Dylan, -
Do I even know you?
“Your uncle is a fool!”, or so wrote one of my “super fans” last month—in rather poor handwriting I must say. In fairness to my uncle, my super fan’s point was not about him, but rather that I am a fool just like my uncle.