Passionate New Zealander concerned to change the things that marginalise people. Director New Zealand Salvation Army Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit
@MattNippert An interview by Simon Collins was worth considerably more than one from other reporters. An article with a Simon Collins byline was always a solid read but infinitely worthwhile taking time over. Thank you Simon for a significant contribution to journalism and a better NZ.
@MattNippert Always sympathetic in an interview Simon never let that get in the way of unbiased truthful quality journalism. When he interviewed you he exposed unsound logic checking the veracity of information provided. When you were lacking detail or real knowledge he uncovered it quickly.
FYI I pray regularly. Nobody has ever told me not to. I talk about it often. In fact, many ask me for prayer, including some who don’t believe as I do. I’m not persecuted 😉
What a pleasure to listen this morning to the sensible contribution of Dr Shane Reti on his collaborative work with the Government on Covid
Such a balance to the more political statement of others
Dear Jacinda The letter to you requesting places of worship to open is not from all people of faith. At this time of crisis we are too busy to be sitting in church. We are engaged with people in need and worshipping God as we work.
@BernardOBrien1 Thanks Bernard you are right. The challenge is for us as people of faith to include in our worship these people missing out using the range of communication tools available. Birthed in our faith is the God of creativity
Thanks Bernard you are right. The challenge is for us as people of faith to include in our worship these people using the range of communication tools available. Birthed in our faith is the God of creativity
@honpeterdunne@nzpolice That is true but you could ring or email privately the Commissioner of Police without undermining public confidence in them. More statements like that of Sir John Key today will help build a robust commonsense coalition where ideas are tested. Urge you in that direction
@honpeterdunne@nzpolice No that’s right but you have the opportunity to ring or email the Commissioner of Police without undermining public confidence More comments like this that of John Key today build a commonsense coalition
@honpeterdunne@nzpolice Peter you are a respected leader but at this time your critiques are not helpful. Can I suggest acknowledging what is working well would be a far more effective contribution to the future prospects of NZ
@GeneralBPeddle @SalvArmyIHQ And to you General. May God give you and all of us courage, strength and insight to lead a modern Army prepared to take on the worst and the best of global challenges, Active coworkers with God
The nativity scene reminds us that God did not remain invisible in heaven, but came down to earth and became man. To set up a nativity scene is to celebrate the closeness of God, to rediscover that God is real, concrete; He is humble Love that came down to us. #Nativityscene