Category Archives: Family

Our Wedding – 8 January 2000

Posted on 24/12/2011 by

On the 8th of January we will celebrate 12 years of marriage. Twelve years… In that time: I had only completed my 1st semester of seminary when we were married. (We met at the beginning of that semester.) I completed … Continue reading →

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Handel’s Messiah at Auckland’s Town Hall

Posted on 13/12/2011 by

Last week William Chong let us in on a great piece of Auckland news – The Auckland Choral perform Handel’s Messiah every year in the Town Hall! We just had to go. The church where Mandy & I were married … Continue reading →

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Marriage Seminar – Howick Baptist Church – 2 December 2011

Posted on 18/11/2011 by

We will be holding a Marriage Seminar at Howick Baptist Church from 6-9pm on 3 December. All are welcome.

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Advent Calendar – A Modified Approach – Holiday Reading

Posted on 17/11/2011 by

We started following a modified approach to Advent Readings as a family several years ago. We basically start on December 1st rather than the traditional “4th Sunday before Christmas.” Here is the schedule we seek to follow: In addition to … Continue reading →

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Review: Athanasius by Simonetta Carr – Christian Biographies for Young Readers

Posted on 09/11/2011 by

Simonetta Carr’s latest volume Athanasius from the series Christian Biographies for Young Readers has been released. In this she continues her wonderful effort to provide resources for children and parents, masterfully filling a large hole in quality children’s books teaching Church History.     I … Continue reading →

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Free Book Give Away to a Child in New Zealand – Athanasius by Simonetta Carr

Posted on 09/11/2011 by

I have one copy of Simonetta Carr’s latest volume Athanasius from the series Christian Biographies for Young Readers to give away! Here’s how this contest works: This is only for children 12 years and younger. The child must live in New Zealand. Please draw … Continue reading →

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RWC2011 – New Zealand All Blacks

Posted on 24/10/2011 by

We have really enjoyed living in Auckland, New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup. To top it off the All Blacks won! Our RWC2011 Photo Album is up on Picasa Web Albums!

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John Bunyan’s “Holy War” – Family Evening Reading

Posted on 13/10/2011 by

This evening before the kids went to bed, we did what we do most nights: read a portion of a book together, read a portion of Scripture, & prayed. Over the years we have read a number of great books … Continue reading →

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Personal Retreat – For My Wife

Posted on 30/09/2011 by

It’s been over three year since I wrote this blog post (28 July 2008). By God’s grace, Mandy has enjoyed 4 or 5 of these “retreats” in this time. However, due to our moving and a number of other items … Continue reading →

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Athanasius (Christian Biographies for Young Readers) by Simonetta Carr – Review and Giveaway Coming Soon

Posted on 02/09/2011 by

Later this month I will be providing a review of Simonetta Carr’s latest volume Athanasius from the series Christian Biographies for Young Readers. Stay tuned as I have been given an extra copy to giveaway at the same time.   … Continue reading →

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