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Some of you may remember the novella The Pearl by John Steinbeck. Written in 1947 it tells the story of Kino, a poor Mexican fisherman, who finds the ‘Pearl of the World’, which he hopes will save his sick baby from death and give his family a better life. But the pearl brings out the worst in human nature, and this story ends with Kino throwing it back into the sea from where it had come. Read more

A parable like we’ve heard today can be disturbing. It brings to mind all sorts of images we’d rather not think about, images of death and of suffering, of burning furnaces and of the wailing and grinding of teeth. And, if we’re not careful, such imagery can lead to Christianity being seen as a religion of fear and not of love. Read more

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One of the impressive features of Jesus’ teaching is his ability to hold a crowd. Everywhere he went people gathered and they hung on to his every word. And he peppered his talks with illustrations drawn from ordinary life that challenged and transformed his listeners. Read more

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You may have read in Wednesday’s Dominion Post how more than 1200 buildings in Wellington do not meet earthquake strengthening standards. This includes landmarks like the Town Hall, St James Theatre, and the City Gallery. And the cost to the Council and property owners, liable for the strengthening of their buildings, is going to be substantial - in the millions of dollars.
What you may not know is churches are not exempt from these standards. Read more