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The only question that matters in the abortion debate

The only question that matters in the abortion debate

Before I begin, I would like to start by saying that I believe it is important to care about both the unborn child and their mother and to work to provide support and encouragement for them both before and after the baby is born..

  • Watoto mission trip to Uganda

    Have you ever had a major turning point in your Christian life? After years of living as a 'lukewarm' Christian, I arrived at the major turning point in 2007. It was my Watoto mission trip to Uganda.

  • How to be white

    I am a white male. According to a growing way of thinking, I am a symbol of the oppression of women, of indigenous cultures, of anyone who is different to me.

  • Jesus wept. And then quickly apologised

    Why is it that we apologise for our outburst? Are we apologising for being vulnerable and not being able to internalise the emotions we are processing?

  • Why I write

    I have been writing for Press Service International for coming up five years now—that’s a fair few articles. I have enjoyed the heights of bewildering numbers reading my articles, and also of the opposite happening.

  • Katy Perry and the 'Pastor's daughter gone wild' insight

    MK's (Missionary kids) and EK's (Elder's kids) step aside. The PK's are in the house. PK's (Pastor's Kids) are church royalty.

  • The great Aussie Rules Commission—coming to New Zealand

    New Zealand—here comes the AFL—Aussie Rules—they want you. The AFL began with the heartlands in the south and west and has spread across the country and across the southern hemisphere.

  • Jesus in the land of Mana

    Poor old 'moist'. The most unpopular word in the English language. It's interesting that it's still considered the king of hated words when we have so many that should be blacklisted these days.

  • Transparently transparent

    Throughout my considerably gratifying life, I have learnt a number of note-worthy things, and as with all new learnings, these lessons have come at a cost to me, some greater than others.

  • 12 lessons from a 7K run

    I’m not athletic. I don’t, and have never, played a sport. My reaction time is slow. Growing up, I was more likely to be reading a book than sweating on a playing field.

  • To love 'one thing'

    Life seemed far simpler as a kid, making huts under blankets, riding bikes and climbing trees. The older I get, the more stuff I acquire and the more I realise how returning to an entirely simple way of life is freeing.

  • What will history say about you?

    Not too long ago Ben Affleck was accused of selectively editing his family history. Affleck discovered he was a descendant of slave owners while filming for the US TV show Finding Your Roots and was so ashamed...