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FAMILY FIRST

Winning on the Inside

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Paranoid and psychotic he could hear choppers all the time and thought the gang was going to whack him. He armed himself for war with the biggest gun heist in Rotorua but sold the guns and made more cash. Money was his God. True Pedigree page 3

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12 College Special: Life after your internship 13 Peter Toth 14 Shine TV programme guide 16 Local News 18 Censorship Debate: Freedom Of Speech v Protecting Our Children 19 De Facto Relationships’ Biblical Or Not? 20 How do You Know ‘God Told You’?

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True Pedigree Janet Balcombe’s divine appointment with Cheyne Hakaraia

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s soon as my husband Ray and I saw him whilst on our honeymoon at Treetops Lodge, I knew there was something special about him.

It was more than his genuine servant heart, humility and spirit of excellence. The Holy Spirit was all over him. There was no clue of the sexual abuse, depression and suicidal tendencies he had survived or the gangster of days gone by.

Cheyne bears a striking resemblance to his Grandfather, Frederick Augustus Bennett, who was the world’s First Maori Anglican Bishop at St Faiths, Ohinemutu. His ancestral pedigree hails from the Te Arawa Tribe and the Ngati Whakaue chiefly line and includes Sir Charles Bennett, and uncle, Dr Henry Bennett. Of Samoan-Maori descent, Cheyne is the oldest of five boys brought up in Koutu, Rotorua on his Maori side by his mother and stepfather. His father left before Cheyne was born.

Sexual abuse marred his childhood and led to promiscuity. At school he was already playing gangster, selling and growing weed. His stepfather was in-and-out of jail and his mother finally cried out to Jesus and was born again. God’s goodness touched Cheyne’s heart through the Monday night family dinners at Lake City Church (pre-Destiny) run by Waru and Elaine Herbert where he gained a foundation in the things of God.

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Cheyne heavily addicted to P and patched up with the Mangu Kaha

Cheyne and Analisa’s wedding day

Cheyne and Ray Curle at Treetops Lodge & Estate

After leaving school Cheyne worked at a mill while rapping and DJ’ing evenings and writing music. The drug use got heavier and now included hallucinogenics and his journey into the gang lifestyle began with the Crips.

Cheyne’s uncle and street-father was ‘the big fulla’, a very well respected man and like the Godfather in Rotorua who had the power to de-patch anyone from any gang and was a founding member of the Filthy Few in NZ. Cheyne was a founder of the OKB’s (‘Original Koutu Bruthers’ whom he tries to help today) and ran lucrative tinny shops. He brought LSD and speed into the hood, moving quickly from low-quality speed to being amongst the first to smoke the pure (P). He learned how to cook and saw P spread like a plague across NZ. He was making a lot of money and running his own crews when he decided to step back and do some music promoting. He got into the hip hop scene in Auckland, did a few gigs with Short Khop who rolled with Ice Cube. He busted some rhymes with King Kapisi and hung out with Ché-Fu and many other artists.

Cheyne brought US hip hop acts Krayzie Bone and Bone Thugs & Harmony, and Coolio from Gangstas Paradise down to Rotorua for sold-out shows. In spite

irony of all — she was a cop. On of the deal going their first date he fell hard for her bad with their corand spilled the whole truth about rupt promoter, sabSmoking a gram a session, his past. It was to be a rough ride. otage by Mai FM After assaulting a cop his bail and the ensuing le- 20g’s a week and staying conditions involved not seeing gal battle, the event awake for up to two weeks at Ana. She was reprimanded and was a success on endured disciplinary procedures. the ground, howev- a time, things never were going The force did everything in their er, already in heavy to end well. Kidnappings and power to break them up and use addiction the stress robberies were business as her against him in court. left Cheyne burntThe Lord delivered them but out and depressed usual. relationship problems continued, and he called out to and Cheyne went back on P and God in desperation Cocaine. She left him and met anbut this connection was to be short-lived. other guy. Cheyne heard the Lord say, “Keep chasAfter hanging out with the King Cobras he got ing her, fight for her and she will be the one.” He fully patched up with the MKs (Mangu Kaha). asked her what she liked about the other guy and alNow heavily involved in the P trade, Cheyne though she was not saved said, “He’s a man of God. became known as ‘The Pedigree Man’ because After everything I’ve been through I’ve now found of the unequalled quality of his gear and his crew what I wanted. A kingdom man.” At this, Cheyne were the moneymakers. recommitted his life to God properly and knew this Smoking a gram a session, 20g’s a week and would be the real deal. His journey of true repenstaying awake for up to two weeks at a time, things tance and forgiveness began and he set about benever were going to end well. Kidnappings and coming the best husband and father he could be. He robberies were business as usual. confessed the childhood abuse and received minisCheyne’s entrepreneurial talent served him try and healing. badly on the dark side. He was very good at being Ana’s daughter Jorlena gave her life to Christ very bad. He began importing the raw material for then led Ana to the Lord. Cheyne’s Samoan father P (pseudoephedrine) after infiltrating the Asianattended the wedding and it was a time of special resbacked tourism players in Rotorua. His Asian crew toration. Ana and Cheyne are drug and alcohol-free, imported premium quality gear masked as health spirit-filled, pray and fast together and head up a products. Cheyne’s pure product caused problems cell group. The Destiny Church initiative ‘Man Up’ in the hood with rival players and even his own empowers men to discover purpose and maximise president getting jealous. Paranoid and psychotic potential and take ownership of their lives. Cheyne he could hear choppers all the time and thought the now runs ‘Man Up’ in Koutu, one of many running gang was going to whack him. He armed himself around the country. Ana leads the charge with the for war with the biggest gun heist in Rotorua but women in the church and new ones around her. She sold the guns and made more cash. Money was his participates in regular prayer sessions in the RoGod. torua police station.

Rock bottom in NZ was fast approaching. In Cheyne and Ana honour their spiritual father, deep depression and two suicide attempts later, Bishop Brian Tamaki and spiritual mother Hannah Cheyne’s girlfriend left him for his mate. He’d had Tamaki and local pastors Rewi and Davina Hare for enough of his gang and the feeling was mutual, so being role models of incredible Godly influence in he got out. Making a new start in Sydney, Cheyne their lives and how they encourage Maori men to started a removals business. He thought he’d seen rise up. Cheyne’s ministry is all about kingdom livall he ever wanted to see of hell, but his cousins ing and healing. The vision of reaching people for were top-level gangsters in Australia and the odds Jesus with his current ‘Move the Crowd’ tour came were against him. He fell hard for Ecstasy and the while he was still in the gangs. vicious cycle repeated — using, dealing then cookToday Cheyne’s true pedigree comes from the ing E. one true King, Jesus Christ, and he needs no other.

The Darling Harbour gangster boat scene was He runs his own screen-printing business and an enhis first top-dog encounter with Mafia from every tertainment business with DJ’s and sound rigs, and country represented, supermodels, gang heads, coworks for NZ’s well-known millionaire John Sax caine, glamour and money everywhere. His cousin at Treetops Estate & Lodge. There is a book in the was head of one of the biggest bike gangs in Auspipeline. You can find Cheyne on Facebook (#Rutralia with connections to South American cartels. lenReign).

Cheyne descended to new depths. Delusions of But seek first the kingdom of God and His righgrandeur gave way to perverse fantasies and once teousness and all these things shall be added unto again Cheyne’s body and mind began to cave unyou. Matthew 6:33 der the strain and he returned to NZ. In Rotorua Cheyne completed a Diploma of Tourism at Sir George Seymour College and went back to church but was still smoking dope. God Remaining MOVE THE CROWD Tour Dates told Cheyne if he didn’t change his ways he was ~ going to die or go to jail for a very long time, and Taupo – Oct 16, Great Lake Centre he knew God’s grace had run out. Then he met Turangi – Oct 17, Centre City his wife-to-be, the beautiful Analisa. The biggest

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LEADERSHIP

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’ve worked with national level leaders and creative people for a long time and sometimes I’ll be with a group I haven’t met personally. In those situations I’m always curious about who has the most experience, knowledge, wisdom, and vision, because that’s the person I want to get to know. And I’ve discovered a method that’s almost foolproof for quickly discovering that person within the group: It’s the person who talks the least.

Invariably, the wise, experienced, and mature leader is the one listening, not talking. And for what it’s worth, the opposite principle works just as reliably: The least experienced person in the group is usually the one who does all the talking.

I’ve confirmed it time and time again in all kinds of situations from conferences to strategy sessions, casual meetings in coffee shops, and simply hanging out. The least experienced wants to share his knowledge with the group, impress everyone with his or her credentials, and is desperate to prove he’s a top level person who belongs. But non-stop talking about yourself undermines the very thing you’re trying to achieve – credibility.

Check it out the next time you’re with a group of leaders or creative people, and let me know what you see. After all, there’s a big reason why some people are wise, smart, experienced, and mature: they’re listening, not talking.

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Winning On The Inside

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enjoy a round of golf most weeks but it’s only since I read John Ortberg’s book, “It All Goes Back in the Box”, from which some of these thoughts come, that I’ve taken a serious look at my inner game on the golf course. My outer game is played against external opponents, like my son-inlaw, it’s played against external obstacles like the roughs, the creeks, the trees, the bunkers and the watching crowds (just joking about the last one).

In order to win the outer game I need to select the right club, and so on. However there’s another game going on at the same time. I might (occasionally) win on the outside but still lose the inner game by having bad attitudes, by secretly rejoicing when my partner’s ball goes into the creek or out of bounds, by being impatient.

Golf isn’t the only activity where there’s an inner and outer game being played out simultaneously. This goes on in all of life, in our achievements, success on the job, finances, family life and ministry to name a few. Everyone sees the outer game, while the other game that takes place on the inside, our attitudes, character is largely unseen and some aspects of it, such as jealousy, unforgiveness, pride, and bitterness are deliberately kept well out of sight.

Paul was on to the inner game 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

When Paul penned these words, outwardly he probably wasn’t in such good shape. He’d been shipwrecked, beaten, whipped, often hungry, imprisoned, and stoned and left for dead. The outer man had taken a real hammering. But Paul probably thought, oh well, it doesn’t matter that much. This body is only on loan anyway, it’s what’s inside that matters.

If only we could really get that concept into our hearts, “it’s what’s inside that matters”. With Paul there was something going on inside that was totally opposite to what was going on outside. Physically he was growing weaker but spiritually he was experiencing a great renewal. Outwardly he was dying a little every day but inwardly he was coming to life, growing, changing, getting stronger and better, winning the inner game against all the odds. Paul had an eternal perspective and said, “we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen”.

What can we do to win the inner game?

1. Be intentional about tracking it.

It is relatively easy to track the outer game, we have scales, bank statements, tape measures, mirrors, performance reviews and so on. However the inner game is a lot harder to track.

We can track the inner game by spending time in reflection and self examination. We can ask those around us if we’re becoming a better husband/ wife/parent/boss/ or employee as time goes on? We can allow trusted friends, or a mentor, to speak into our life.

2. Accept that suffering is part of the deal.

Sometimes we hear the phrase, “don’t waste your sorrows”. Yes, it is possible to waste these opportunities to make progress in the inner game. God uses the suffering we go through to transform and renew us on the inside.

James tells us to, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:2-4) I read a story about a brilliant young Dutch Jewish girl called Etty, whose life ended in a concentration camp. In the camp her external world, or her outer game, was reduced to nothing. Incredibly, the more that was stripped away from her and the more she was humiliated, the more her inner person was liberated and beautified. Despite her suffering Etty

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had a kind word for everyone she met. Like Paul and Tom, her outer man was perishing but her inward man was being renewed day by day, and no doubt she reached heaven having won the game that really matters. While in the camp she wrote these words, “Sometimes when I stand in some corner of the camp, my feet planted on your earth my eyes raised toward your heaven, tears run down my face, tears of deep emotion and gratitude.”

We don’t have much control over the external circumstances of our lives but we can control what’s going on inside and thus determine the results of the inner game.

he did to that sick lady.

3. Treat all people well We’ll never get on top of the inner game without being nice to people, not just the ones we like or look up to.

A former US president, William McKinlay was riding on a tram one time before he became president. A sick lady got on and as there were no free seats she stood and held the overhead strap next to one of his colleagues.

The colleague hid behind his paper to avoid giving up his seat. McKinlay immediately got up and gave his seat to the lady. A year later, when he was president, that particular colleague was recommended to be an ambassador. McKinlay refused to give him the position because he reasoned that the man would have the same attitude to others overseas as

Conclusion Let us all turn our attention to the inner game so that when the outer game is coming to an end we can confidently say, “the outer man is perishing but the inner man is growing stronger day by day.”

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What’s happening with tertiary education in Tauranga? WENDY PYNE from Bethlehem Tertiary Institute tells MARIE ANTICICH about exciting new trends and developments.

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he Tauranga suburb of Bethlehem is a hive of educational activity with the Bethlehem Tertiary Institute, Bethlehem College and Bethlehem Early Learning Centre all situated on 45 hectares of land by the Wairoa River, just five kilometres from central Tauranga.

This unique learning hub is the brainchild of the Christian Education Trust which was founded in 1986 with a vision to provide biblically-based Christ-centred education for students of all ages, from preschool to tertiary level.

Children can start at to the early learning centre, go on to primary and secondary school at the college, and complete their tertiary studies, all on the same site. Many students have done this, and some have completed the full circle and gone on to work at one of the learning establishments.

It all began with Graham Preston’s long-held dream to establish a Christian school in Tauranga. To gauge support he called a public meeting in 1985, and the Bay of Plenty Christian Education

Trust was birthed the following year.

In 1987 the trust was able to purchase 120 acres of land in Bethlehem freehold. Funds were donated by the Immanuel Trust and came from the sale of a local motor camp.

A well-planned ‘Quickbuild’ in 1988 saw 400 volunteers build ‘A Block’ in just three days. Despite of the arrival of Cyclone Bola, the building was finished by the Sunday morning but heavy rain in the afternoon caused the thanksgiving service to be held in the newly built classroom.

Bethlehem College opened its doors in July 1988 to 117 students, with Graham Preston as the founding principal. Exponential growth over the years has seen the roll increase to 1,500 students.

Tertiary Story Originally called Bethlehem Teachers’ College, BTI was born out of the primary school staff’s desire to provide teachers for the college, and was the first private institution in New Zealand to award a national Diploma of Teaching.

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Today the institute provides diploma and degree qualifications in teaching, counselling, social work and early childhood education on-site in Tauranga and by distance learning around New Zealand.

Starting in 1993 with a first intake of thirteen students, the roll swelled to 89 trainee teachers within three years. In 1988 BTI expanded its range of qualifications to include counselling and family studies programmes. Initially franchised from BCNZ as a diploma, the Bachelor of Counselling degree was developed and delivered to the first cohort in 2001. To reflect this growing portfolio of programmes, it became known as Bethlehem Institute Ltd, and was later renamed Bethlehem Tertiary Institute.

“In 2011 we began developing a Bachelor of Social Work degree course,” says Wendy Pyne who has been head of BTI’s Operational Services for the past seven years. “We presented this to the NZ Qualifications Authority and Social Workers’ Registration Board, and the course was launched in 2012 with a group of pioneering students.”

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The idea for the course was sparked by a challenge issued to BTI Dean, Dr Andrew Smith at a meeting with the Open Home Foundation to develop a Christian social work degree to work with faith-based agencies in New Zealand.

“We were already delivering a Bachelor of Counselling degree and so a social work degree shaped by Christian values and motivations seemed to be a logical next step. We wanted to work closely with agencies to address the growing need for people to stand in the gap, advocate for social justice, build trusting relationships and be advocates for those in need of help and support,” says Wendy.

Most recently, the institute began offering Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Practice and Master of Professional Practice qualifications.

These programmes provide an opportunity for Christian professionals involved in people-helping roles to develop their practice within a scholarly framework which explores how their faith orients, motivates, informs and shapes their practice. One of the first students to enroll was one of BTI’s original trainee teachers from back in 1993.

The smaller campus facilities allow for a close and relational learning culture between staff and students, and their Christian faith fosters a strong sense of community, Distance Learning Wendy Pyne works within a leadership

team that oversees approximately 420 students at BTI, and notes that an increasing numbers of students have opted for distance study over the past five years. “Approximately 75% of our students are studying at least one paper at a distance,” she observes.

Many of these are mature students taking advantage of technology to fulfill a long-held desire to study.

Tutor support is provided via telephone, email and Skype, and these mature students often achieve better academic results than on-site students because they are more self-motivated, manage their time better and read more.

“With the trend for distance learning in mind, we’re reviewing our Bachelor of Education (teaching) early childhood education and primary programmes to include a distance learning option.

“Subject to Education Council New Zealand’s approval, this change in delivery means that all of our programmes will be available nationwide from 2016, so that students can study from wherever they live or work. We’re very excited about that,” Wendy adds.

“We’re also working on a new certificate level qualification which we hope will become a stepping stone into the counselling and social work degrees and provide a pathway into employment. We hope this new qualification will widen BTI’s portfolio of professional development courses for workers in people-helping

fields – youth work, volunteering and church or community environments.

“With so many students enjoying the lifestyle balance of studying at home – and coming on-site to Tauranga for intensive block courses – it’s critical we get to know them and walk alongside them.

“We believe the key to helping students gain success is by encouraging a relational learning culture. As Dr Andrew Smith says, “Positive relationships are the soil in which transformation grows.”

Locally, BTI has developed a close relationship with local iwi and Ngati Kahu on whose ancestral ground the campus is sited. Scholarships are available to students from Tauranga Moana Iwi and Ngati Kahu, and also to students from Bethlehem College, Aquinas College, KingsWay School, Elim College and Middleton Grange School.

New for 2016 are scholarships for year 13 students from Otumoetai College, Tauranga Boys’ and Tauranga Girls’ High Schools who wish to pursue study in the Bachelor of Social Work course.

A number of Maori teachers at the nearby Te Wharekura O Mauao middle school trained at BTI, and one teaching graduate, Heywood Huka is now associate principal of the middle school which his father founded.

“It’s not unusual for our graduates to be snapped up. Recent figures show that 86% of our graduates have already secured employment before

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graduation,” she reports. “Of the 73 staff employed by the Bethlehem Early Learning Centres, sixteen or 22 percent are graduates of BTI.” Graduates are making a mark at home and abroad. Newlyweds Graeme and Kendal Cook, who met as trainee teachers at BTI, and are now training primary school teachers at Mae Sot on the Thai-Burma border.

This project is funded by BTI with donations from staff, students and a

“With so many students enjoying the lifestyle BALANCE OF STUDYING AT HOME – AND COMING ON-SITE to Tauranga for intensive block courses – it’s critical we get to know them and walk alongside them.

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Says Wendy Pyne: “Our aim at BTI is to provide our students with Christ-centred, biblicallyinformed professional preparation, scholarship and research, and to help them grow holistically and academically.”

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Elderly people need Jesus too!

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n a time when many churches are focused on youth and family orientated ministries we occasionally need reminding that outreach to the elderly and infirm can be a fruitful ministry for those who have kindness and patience. Penny James from Whangarei works as a chaplain in an aged care facility. She says that her primary aim is to build relationships, trusting God that over time doors will open for her to encourage clients to believe in God and connect with Jesus.

Penny believes in spending time with the elderly residents, treating each one as special, never being in a rush, so they know she has time for them. She often sits quietly with them and as she has done this she has been amazed how they begin to share their worries and fears.

She tells the story of ministering to one elderly man: “As Chaplains, we carry Jesus into people’s lives, and we need to be fully convinced that He is not repulsed or intimidated by the darkness in their lives. An example of this was when I spent time encouraging a resident to “Share his story” with me. The next week when I met him in the corridor he commented how nice I looked and that he was heading

to his room, where he liked to get up to mischief, would I like to come?

I could have reacted and withdrawn but I knew God wanted to show His agapé love through me. I have regularly chatted with him over the past year; when I talk about God the walls go up, so I respect where he is at and trust God to work.

Lately his health has deteriorated and he has asked me to take his funeral for him. Then last week he asked if I could give him Communion next week; friendship has opened his heart to allow God in. This reminds me of how Jesus met Zacchaeus at his point of need

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Life after your internship

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any school leavers or graduates choose to take a ‘gap year’ in the form of an internship to grow in spiritual depth and understanding. Students complete the internship in their local church or Christian organisation, offering a valuable service to that organisation in the process.

Giving a year to be closer to God can be immensely rewarding, but not all internship graduates go onto leadership roles within a church. So how can it help with life after the internship?

Vision College is currently developing a unique take on the NZ Diploma in Business that will be offer as an addition to the Level 5 Diploma in Ministry. This is an NZQA registered Level 5 qualification that is taught from a Christian perspective. Learn online from your own location during your internship, supplemented with wonderfully inspiring Christian based block courses.

The qualification will not only be of value to your church but to your ultimate career beyond that year. The programme covers such

topics as Human Resource Management, critical to guiding any group of people. Leadership skills are also part of the programme, as are business communication and computing.

The Diploma includes marketing, important to developing the brand and image of the church. And as income must always exceed expenditure, an understanding of accounting helps.

Life beyond your internship is something to consider, so this qualification addresses both your time in the church and life beyond that.

This qualification does not replace the Vision College Level 5 Diploma in Ministry, but is offered as a follow on qualification.

As the programme is still in its development stages, expressions of interest can be placed on the Vision College web site. Go to www.visioncollege.ac.nz and click on Ministry. We can then email you with further information as it is developed.

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COUNSELLING

New Zealander Peter Toth is in high demand with his wife Heather in their private counselling practice, ‘Anazao’ based in Queensland.

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PETER TOTH LEADING THE CHARGE IN DIFFICULT COUNSELLING ISSUES

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eter doesn’t fit the profile of a typical counsellor. Raised a Catholic with some Brethren influence he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit through a charismatic priest. Peter never doubted Jesus was real and always sensed something special was going to happen in his life. In 1977 Peter married, spent 2 years doing missionary work in Western Samoa and raised 4 children in Tauranga. With a BSc and Dip. Ed, Peter spent 17 years teaching college maths and science. This included 4 years as Head of Department at Bethlehem College, writing curriculum and running seminars at Teachers Training Colleges and Math conferences. In 1987 Peter received a national award for his contribution to Mathematics.

In 1995 Peter changed direction and completed a Dip. Counselling & Family Therapy. He had 8 years of YWAM involvement including lecturing internationally. It bothered him intensely that there seemed to be no answers for some people.

In 2000, the breakthrough came. Dis-

sociative Identity Disorder (DID) was the missing key. He coupled this with his understanding of deliverance and the impact of personal sin and generational iniquity. Peter married Heather in 2005 and they minister powerfully together around the world under the direction of the Holy Spirit. They are seeing unprecedented success in the healing of the wide range of mental and physical conditions, including those severely abused. Over the last fifteen years Peter has spent over 20,000 hours of clinical counselling ministering to people with varying degrees of DID and SRA (Satanic Ritualistic Abuse). Peter is the author of several books including, ‘Dissociation: The Forgotten Factor in Healing’, ‘Underestimating Satan’, ‘Communion Resurrected’, ‘God Wants to Heal So Why Doesn’t He?’ In the words of Isaac Newton Peter says, “If I have seen further it’s because I’ve stood on the shoulders of giants and happened to be looking in the direction where the Lord was revealing something new.”

His upcoming ‘Cutting Edge School’ in Warkworth 17-22 October offers a two-module training and demonstration opportunity.

For info visit their website or call Bronwyn on 09 431 8420, 021 144 3280 or email dougbronnie@gmail.com

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PROGRAMME GUIDE

Details correct at time of printing. (Dates in italics indicate programme change in month) For up-to-date 24-hour listings and programme information go to shinetv.co.nz

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SH IN E FE A TU RES November 2015

Discover the wonder of creation Flight: The Genius of Birds Our Fascinating Universe Metamorphosis Origins of the Universe

Thu 5th, 7.30pm Thu 12th, 7.30pm Thu 19th, 7.30pm Thu 26th, 7.30pm

Thu 5th Nov 7.30pm

...every Thursday evening Welcome to Canada (2012) (45 min) See how instrumental the Church has been in welcoming many to Canada.

Sun 1 @ 12.35pm

Alleged (2010) (89 min) A reporter is torn between his journalistic integrity and impressing his mentor.

Sun 8 @ 8.05pm; Mon 9 @ 1pm

Fielder’s Choice (2005) (81 min) The Custodian (2012) (80 min) Phillip Fielder unexpectedly learns the Josh stumbles upon the entrance to responsibilities of being a father. heaven. ‘The Custodian’ helps him to Sun 1 @ 2pm; Sat 21 @ 2pm find his own freedom.

Mon 9 @ 8.30pm; Tue 10 @ 1pm The Assignment (2011) (94 min) After acceptance to music school, Eliza A Call to Business (2015) (90 min) A wakeup call to businesspeople that discovers a shocking family mystery.

God has called and anointed them to Sun 1 @ 8.05pm; Mon 2 @ 1pm serve Him ‘full time’ in the marketplace.

Revelation Road 2 (2013) (90 min) Tue 10 @ 8.30pm; Wed 11 @ 1pm The thrilling odyssey of Josh McManus, as he struggles to return home to his Bringing Joshua Home (2013) (25 min) wife and daughter.

Arthur and Hanna Rasco share their Mon 2 @ 8.30pm; Tue 3 @ 1pm story of adopting a Russian baby.

Wed 11 @ 7.30pm; Thu 12 @ 12pm NZ Young Film Makers (2015) (30 min) The premiere screening of some of NZ’s Fighting Mac (2012) (30 min) newest films, submitted by school-age The story of William McKenzie, a Salvation Army chaplain who inspired the Anzacs filmmakers from around the country! by his heroic actions and words of faith.

Tue 3 @ 9pm; Wed 4 @ 1.30pm Wed 11 @ 8pm; Thu 12 @ 12.30pm Miracle in the Jungle (2011) (30 min) Join Ronny Heyboer for a tour of Living Making Choices (2005) (60 min) Waters Village in beautiful Borneo.

A look at those who risked everything to Tue 3 @ 9.30pm; Wed 4 @ 2pm protect total strangers in World War II. Wed 11 @ 8.30pm; Thu 12 @ 1pm Turning 60: A Road Trip (2014) (55 min) On turning 60, Grant decides to travel Taking the Hill (2012) (54 min) New Zealend to find meaning in his life. Pastor Raul Ries helps people find healing from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Wed 4 @ 7.30pm; Thu 5 @ 12pm Wed 11 @ 9.30pm; Thu 12 @ 2pm Dog Jack (2010) (115 min) A Civil War tale about 14-year-old Jed, Our Fascinating Universe (2013) (60 min) a slave who escapes with loyal dog Take off into space, into worlds of vast Jack to join the Union Army. dimensions, in search of answers.

Wed 4 @ 8.30pm; Thu 5 @ 1pm Thu 12 @ 7.30pm; Fri 13 @ 12pm Flight: The Genius of Birds (2013) (65 min) The bird’s anatomy, instinct and embryology reveal stunning provisions essential for life in the skies.

Thu 5 @ 7.30pm; Fri 6 @ 12pm Embraceable (2011) (60 min) A look at those with Williams Syndrome: their beauty, charm and talents.

Thu 5 @ 8.35pm; Fri 6 @ 1.05pm Audacity (2015) (60 min) Challenged by a coworker, will Peter have the courage to stand for what he believes - at the risk of losing a friend?

Fri 6 @ 8.30pm; Sat 7 @ 12.30pm Little Red Wagon (2012) (104 min) An 8-year-old boy dedicates his life to homeless children after a hurricane.

Sat 7 @ 2pm The Perfect Summer (2013) (80 min) Through surfing, Jake learns to face the biggest challenge of his life.

Sat 7 @ 7pm; Sun 8 @ 2pm; Sat 28 @ 2pm In Search of Canada (2012) (45 min) Discover the ‘signposts’ of significant moments in the vibrant history of the nation of Canada.

Sun 8 @ 12.35pm

Beyond the Heavens (2013) (85 min) Oliver, an inquisitive 12-year-old, finds that God can only be found through faith - and not by sight alone.

Mon 16 @ 8.30pm; Tue 17 @ 1pm

The Sky is Not the Limit (2013) (45 min) The Chris Hadfield Story: learn about what it takes to be an astronaut.

Wed 25 @ 7.30pm; Thu 26 @ 12pm

Metamorphosis (2011) (64 min) Filmed in Ecuador and Mexico, discover the extraordinary world of butterflies.

Thu 19 @ 7.30pm; Fri 20 @ 12pm

Camp Harlow (2014) (85 min) Alex tries to shut out the world until she forms an unlikely friendship with a horse at summer camp.

Sat 28 @ 7pm; Sun 29 @ 2pm

Sidewalk Singer (2013) (105 min) A man plagued with tragedy fights to Cody High (2014) (91 min) A whole community in Detroit works to rise up from the ashes and restore his life.

Wed 25 @ 8.30pm; Thu 26 @ 1pm make life safer for their children.

Tue 17 @ 8.30pm; Wed 18 @ 1pm Origins of the Universe (2013) (39 min) The House That God Built (2014) (30 min) The evolution/creation debate still rages.

A group of Invercargil teens heads to Meet seven experts who have devoted Fiji to undertake a seemingly impossible their lives to study this question. building project, all in less than 14 days. Thu 26 @ 7.30pm; Fri 27 @ 12pm Wed 18 @ 7.30pm; Thu 19 @ 12pm Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving (2008) (90 min) Long Road to Redemption (2013) (30 min) In the 1800s, a wealthy woman tries to Compassion is doing in great work in reconnect with her estranged daughter Haiti to pull children out of poverty and and four grandchildren. give them hope for the future.

Thu 26 @ 8.30pm; Fri 27 @ 1pm Wed 18 @ 8pm; Thu 19 @ 12.30pm The List (2015) (110 min) As life takes its toll, will Jack relinquish Meant to Be (2012) (90 min) Nathan questions his purpose in life the power of his life’s list to God in order and goes in search of his birth mother. to gain all he’s ever wanted?

Fri 27 @ 8.30pm; Sat 28 @ 12pm Wed 18 @ 8.30pm; Thu 19 @ 1pm

If I Had Wings (2013) (90 min) A policeman father gets a juvenile offender to be a cross country running partner for his blind son.

Thu 19 @ 8.35pm; Fri 20 @ 1.05pm The Investigator (2014) (105 min) A student challenges a detective turned teacher to investigate the existence of Jesus Christ.

Fri 20 @ 8.30pm; Sat 21 @ 12pm

October Baby (2011) (109 min) A college freshman’s world is rocked when she learns she is the adopted The Perfect Game (2009) (120 min) survivor of a failed abortion.

Poor kids from Mexico shocked the Thu 12 @ 8.30pm; Fri 13 @ 1pm world by winning the Little League World Series in the only perfect game.

Escape (2012) (90 min) Sat 21 @ 7pm; Sun 22 @ 1.30pm Paul and Kim join a medical mission in Thailand. Then Paul is kidnapped.

Made in Canada (2011) (45 min) Fri 13 @ 8.30pm; Sat 14 @ 12pm Meet ‘stars’ who all have their roots in the soil of Canada and share a rich

By God’s Grace (2014) (90 min) heritage of Christian faith.

A son’s journey will lead him to find that Sun 22 @ 12.35pm through the hardest times comes grace.

Sat 14 @ 2pm Disconnect Reconnect (2013) (91 min) Sudden withdrawal from gadget-driven Saving Westbrook High (2013) (85 min) addictions forces the Van Der Poole Can Elijah Bennett rally everyone to family to face each other. keep their beloved school from closing? Sun 22 @ 8.05pm; Mon 23 @ 1pm Sat 14 @ 7pm; Sun 15 @ 2pm Sue Thomas FB Eye: Finale Home and Native Land (2012) (45 min) The double final episodes of the Explore how visionary individuals are popular adventures of deaf FBI agent changing the landscape of a village in Sue Thomas.

Canada, one life at time.

Mon 23 @ 7.30pm; Tue 24 @ 12pm Sun 15 @ 12.35pm 3½ Days in Samoa (2010) (60 min) The Letter Writer (2011) (86 min) Tex Houston travels to tsunami-soaked When a troubled teenager receives a Samoa to report on the recovery work mysterious but life-affirming letter in the taking place there. mail, she sets out to find the author.

Tue 24 @ 8.30pm; Wed 25 @ 1pm Sun 15 @ 8.05pm; Mon 16 @ 1pm

George Beverly Shea (2013) (45 min) His life journey from his hometown in Canada through 60 years of singing and serving faithfully with Billy Graham.

Sun 29 @ 12.35pm Amazing Grace (2006) (113 min) The incredible true story of politician William Wilberforce who tirelessly led the campaign to abolish slavery in Britain.

Sun 29 @ 8.05pm; Mon 30 @ 1pm

Two new series starting in November 100 Huntley Street 100 Huntley Street shares the amazing stories of people - whether they be world leaders, celebrities, sports figures or everyday people - who have had life-changing encounters with God. Every Friday, 7.30pm from Nov 13

Signed, Sealed, Delivered A group of postal detectives tracks down people who never received letters and packages sent to them.

They deliver mail that can save lives, solve crimes, reunite old loves and change futures.

Every Monday, 7.30pm from Nov 30 Details correct at time of printing.

For up-to-date 24-hour listings and programme information go to shinetv.co.nz

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LOCAL NEWS

25 Years of Ministry at Manna Healing Centre

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n 5th July, 50 past and present Trust members, Staff, Guests, and supporters, came together at Manna to give thanks to God and celebrate 25 years of the healing and nurturing power of Christ’s love being poured out to all who have come to Manna over that time for relief from life’s hurts and pressures, and to introduce and commission Andrew and Alofa Smith, Niekie and Suzie Bosman as the new Managers and Assistant Managers at Manna.

David Pearce, Manna’s Chaplain, led the gathering in hymns of praise, and then with prayer re-consecrated Manna as a place where all who came would find acceptance, God’s grace, and the love and healing power of Jesus.

Holy Communion was held and we re-acknowledged Jesus as our Saviour and acknowledged him as Lord of Manna. We now look forward to the next 25 years.

Andrew and Alofa

www.mannahealing.co.nz

ORPHAN WEEKEND BACK AGAIN IN NOVEMBER

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rphan’s Aid International’s inaugural Orphan Weekend is back!

Running over the weekend of 7 and 8 November, this annual event aims to get Kiwis and in particular churches thinking about how they can help

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millions of abandoned children around the world, one child at a time.

Orphans Aid International founder and CEO Sue van Schreven says the event is a time to become an advocate and a voice for those who otherwise don’t have a voice by telling others about the cause and growing awareness.

Last year’s first-ever event included church events and a successful garden tour and concert.

Orphan Weekend coincides with Orphan Sunday, now a global event which started in Zambia and spread to the United States in 2003.

Sue would love to see churches passionate about the cause of the or-

ecently Youth With a Mission (YWAM) Zion held a three-day ‘Burn’ at Hope Christian Centre, Kaitaia.

This came about after Ministry Leader, Beryl Henwood, heard an audible word from the Lord at 2am three months ago. YWAM Zion has led 24-hour Burn nights during the lecture phase for some years and seen tremendous breakthrough in student’s lives. During the worship God reveals his love and compassion to them and many are healed from deep hurts as they experience His presence.

After contacting the Northland churches the Burn was planned for 17th to 20th September.

They had hoped to use the showgrounds and Hendrik Brits’ tent but the ground was too wet and the weather not good. Fortunately Pastor Howard Cross of Hope Christian Centre blessed them with the use of their auditorium and Pastor Hendrik Brits with the use of his church for the last hours on Sunday morning.

The ‘Burn’ is based on the Biblical account of David’s tent or tabernacle where musicians worshiped non-stop for the entire 33 years of David’s reign. During that time Israel had peace, prosperity and security.

phan and using this weekend as a tool and catalyst to bring practical change either through missions projects and foster care projects churches maybe already involved in or through Orphans Aid Internationals orphanage projects.

One practical way to ignite passion is for local teams to visit orphanage projects and to see first hand the difference the love and care makes in a childs life.

A team of 12 supporters from Orphans Aid International have just returned from visiting Casa Kiwi home in Romania. It was a rewarding and life changing experience both for the team travelling and the children on the

receiving end of the practical care.

Extra ideas can be found on the Orphans Weekend page.

Free ‘Orphan Weekend’ resource packs, which include a DVD and event ideas for planning and hosting an ‘Orphan Weekend’, can be ordered via email, by phone at office@orphansaidinternational.org or 0800 ORPHAN (0800 677 426) or found at www.orphanweekend.org.nz

THREE DAY BURN - KAITAIA Several years ago some young worship leaders wondered what would happen if they did that for 24 hours and the rest is history. The movement has gone around the world and some teams have done 100 hours in spiritually heavy places and seen massive breakthrough.

YWAM Zion students have done 6 hours or 12 hours on outreach in difficult places and have seen great release of the Spirit of God. They have seen healings and many salvations after a Burn night.

This last Burn was YWAM Zion’s longest to date, covering 72 hours non-stop with worship.

Teams were rostered on for two-hour slots so while others rested there was always someone worshiping. Several Kaitaia churches supported YWAM with worshipers coming from Kaitaia Baptist, Hope Christian Centre, The Well at Awanui, Abundant Life School, Kaitiaia Christian Fellowship and Kerikeri Baptist. A team from YWAM’s Marine Reach medical ministry drove up from Tauranga and were a great blessing.

They sang songs from the Welsh Revival in Welsh and in English and the Holy Spirit fell on those present as they sang prophetically about revival in the North and throughout New Zealand.

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Weeping broke out as people interceded for Kaitaia in the Spirit. This happened at about 50 hours and again at 72 hours. The Burn ended with the New Zealand National Anthem. Everyone experienced great joy, unity and a deep peace that God was at work in the North.

In the USA currently there is a 420-day Burn happening at Washington Memorial where the churches have united and are planning to continue right up until their elections. This unity is essential for ‘there the Lord commands the blessing.’

Imagine what could happen if people prayed and sought the Lord concerning the Burn concept in their regions around New Zealand, and churches united in worship for their districts. It may sound radical, but radical faith-in-action gets radical results.

For further reading, Fire and Fragrance by Sean Feucht and Andy Byrd. www.ywamzion.org.nz

REVIEWS

BATTLE CRY

- Beryl Henwood

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me, your rod and staff they comfort me.

– Psalm 23:4 attle Cry is a miraculous account of the restoration of a heart broken by rejection, the pain of giving up a child to adoption, the turmoil of a troubled marriage, the guilt of abortion and the shattering of her world when her husband Ken is tragically killed.

Ii is the remarkable true story of one woman’s trust in an amazing God who loves us and cares for us and who makes sure that no one detail is

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overlooked in our lives once that life is entrusted to him.

Battle Cry sums up an incredible journey of transformation as the grace of Jesus Christ pursues, embraces, moulds, shapes and releases another champion for his Kingdom.

Her refreshing transparency, courage and determined faith will inspire everyone facing the deep challenges this life so often brings. It will encourage you to trust in Christ’s promise that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to his purpose for them.

To order your copy contact henwood@maxnet. co.nz, visit your local Christian bookstores or visit www.arkhousepress.com

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THE CHRONICLES OF PAKI

- NZ’s Untold Story Part 2

hese fascinating books tell the story of Maori and Pakeha heroes who made a significant impact on our early New Zealand history. While the fully illustrated stories have been created to make history accessible to older children and those of intermediate age, the stories are increasingly being appreciated by older people too.

Series Two tells of the influence of Christianity in New Zealand from the 1830’s through both Maori and Pakeha missionaries. This influence brought an end to the harsh law of utu (revenge), and in its place a wave of peace and forgiveness swept throughout New Zealand.

Reacher and co-writer of the series, Gina Taggart, pointed out that many New Zealanders have heard the names Te Rauparaha and Hongi Hika, men who successfully ex-

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WOMEN’S WONDEROBICS AND SPIRITUAL FITNESS

- Two unique books from Diana Mar jorie Martin

ook 1 ‘Women’s Wonderobics Exercise and Relaxation Programme’ brings teaching on Physical Fitness, Stress, Relaxation, Balm of God’s Love etc.

Part 2 of this book has detailed Exercise Instruction for all the songs of the Lord used in the Exercise to Music Workout.

The accompanying DVD 1 has filming of the Exercise Workout that involves every muscle group and concludes with relaxing Floor Stretches.

Also this DVD has Diana’s Testimony, how God’s Spirit led her to lead a specialized Fitness Class beneficial for women suffering stress.

Book 2 ‘Spiritual Fitness’ is for both men and women. Rich in wisdom and revelation from God’s living Word, believers are encouraged to exercise their faith and become

ploited the law of utu and who left behind a trail of devastation and misery in their wake.

In contrast, few New Zealanders have heard the names of Wiremu Tamihana Te Waharoa, Matene Te Whiwhi or Chief Ngakuku who displayed extraordinary courage and fortitude in an effort to bring peace.

Though tragic in many instances, the New Zealand story is still full of heroes, both Maori and Pakeha, who displayed courage, determination, selflessness and faith.

The books are available online through bigbookpublishing.co.nz

strong overcomers in Christ. A special chapter ‘Spring Awakening’ has teaching on the ‘Preparations of the Bride’, the holy Church Christ is purifying to Himself. This flow of writing captures the joy of Springtime renewal in the Church.

The accompanying DVD 2 begins with Muscular Relaxation that leads into the Nature Reflection based on Psalm 91.1. The DVD features beautiful native bush filming with orchestral background music and concludes with a gospel message by Pastor Graham Sunderland. This filming ministers spiritual refreshing and is an excellent tool for evangelism.

For more info email: dianamartin88@gmail.com or phone 04 970 9466

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FAMILY FIRST

CENSORSHIP DEBATE: Freedom Of Speech v Protecting Our Children

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ou may be aware of the furore around a book Into The River by Ted Dawe - a book laced with detailed descriptions of sex acts, coarse language and scenes of drug-taking. The book came to public attention after it took top prize in the 2013 New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards. Award organisers hastily sent “explicit content” stickers to booksellers after the book’s win.

The Office of Film and Literature Classification – the Censor - originally reviewed the book, and acknowledged that it’s suitable for mature audiences 16 years of age and over, but they made no requirement to warn parents about the content.

They said it was up to marketers and booksellers to take the responsibility of warning parents and caregivers - something the Censor wouldn’t do.

Family First appealed that decision and the Board of Review said that the book should be R14. In the latest development, the Censor then undermined the Board and said it should be available to all ages – despite their earlier acknowledgement that it’s suitable for mature audiences 16 years of age and over!

The Censor made no attempt to ask parents or youthworkers what their view of the book is, and based their judgment extensively on those with a vested interest in the book or its award – for example, the chief judge of the Awards, and those in the booksellers industry. Ironically, some of the groups they asked for advice from agreed with the R14 classification – but their concerns were ignored.

The Censor is guilty of minimising a number of harmful themes in the book including sexual activity and sexual grooming between children and children

and adults, the normalising of illicit drug-taking, exposure to pedophilia, and playing down the activity of distributing naked images of young boys.

The normalisation of illegal acts when directed towards young readers is unconscionable.

Significantly, the fact is acknowledged several times in the Censor’s submission that many children and young adults would find the content of the language in the book to be highly offensive and shocking, as would many in the general public.

Parents should be hugely concerned that this material is still deemed acceptable to young people under the age of 14 years by the Censor.

The Censor fails to mention the widespread condemnation by many in the media including the NZ Herald editorial, and they also fail to acknowledge the massive protest to NZ Post calling on them to withdraw the Award given to the book, and that some bookstores refused to sell the book.

They have ignored the dissenting opinion of the Board President Dr Don Mathieson who agreed with Family First that the book should have an R18 rating and that the book, if not restricted, will ‘cause serious harm to at least some persons under the age of 18’, and that the book ‘describes physical conduct of a degrading or demeaning nature to such an extent or degree’ that it is likely to cause younger teenagers to be ‘greatly disturbed or shocked’.

The Censor has tried to argue that freedom of expression was not taken into consideration by the Board and that this freedom trumps the welfare and protection of young people. They have completely failed to consider the content of this book and the young target audience who will be affected by this

There is a consensus amongst the public of New Zealand that children and young people should not be exposed to explicit sexual material intended for adults until they reach a level of maturity and experience that would allow them to cope with such material. In particular, young readers should not be exposed to images and text that they would be likely to find extremely shocking and disturbing.

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material.

Contrary to continued media commentary, Family First did not ask for the book to be banned.

But we also do not believe the book should be freely available to 9 year olds, for example, as determined by the deputy chief censor.

The book previously had an R14 restriction on it since December 2013. Where was the furore then?

There was none. It was an appropriate classification.

Here’s the key point. This issue has far bigger ramifications than just the availability of this explicit book.

We believe that parents should be able to make informed choices about the media that their children consume. There is such a thing as ageappropriate media. That means there needs to be appropriate censorship rules around ‘right time and place’, and these rules must be upheld and respected by government agencies. It is only when parents and schools have confidence in these agencies, that they can then rely on their guidelines when making decisions as to what is appropriate and what is not appropriate. Every family is different but they must be able to make informed decisions.

“There is a consensus amongst the public of New Zealand that children and young people should not be exposed to explicit sexual material intended for adults until they reach a level of maturity and experience that would allow them to cope with such material. In particular, young readers should not be exposed to images and text that they would be likely to find extremely shocking and disturbing.”

Those are not our words. Those are the words of the Chief Censor when giving another objectionable book an R18 rating. We agree with the approach.

The debate is where we draw the line in terms of what we expose our young people to – irrespective of the intention of the publication which may be simply seeking to push the boundaries.

We also believe that if the decision of the deputy chief censor is upheld to make the book ‘unrestricted’, it will set a dangerous precedent for similar books which parents may not want their young teenagers and pre-teens reading – especially when there are many other great books that come highly recommended for young people and which encourage them to read, without the use of highly offensive and gratuitous language and graphic sexual content.

Family First’s submission to this latest review is accompanied by copies of more than 400 complaints from families which were sent to the Censor’s office after they re-classified the book.

Their desire to protect their children must also be respected.

Bob McCoskrie is the National Director of Family First NZ. Visit www.familyfirst.org.nz for more information on how you can become involved.

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De Facto Relationships’

– BIBLICAL OR NOT? So, de facto relationships are becoming more and more common. Let’s hitch up, let’s live together and see how it goes. It seems to make sense. Sure, why not? And yet … that’s not God’s perfect plan for you, for me, or for anyone else that matter. So if it isn’t, you have to ask … why not?

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ack when I was young, we’re talking the 1960’s and 70’s here, a man and a woman living together without being married was an absolute scandal. A woman falling pregnant outside marriage – well, that was pretty much unthinkable.

Today, both those things represent a perfectly valid lifestyle choice. The question is; is it progress? Or is it a retrograde step that’s decaying the very fabric of our society? Right there, you have the divide between liberalism and conservatism that seems to dominate the politics of many a country.

I’m going to tell you right up front what I think and why. I believe that God’s plan is for a man and a woman – and only a man and a woman – to be joined together in a life–long relationship of marriage. A permanent, intimate relationship – emotional, spiritual, physical, financial – the whole kit and caboodle. The whole nine yards. The cottin’ pickin’ lot. All in, boots and all!

At this point, some people might want to brand me a conservative, a fundamentalist, a bigot and anything else they can think of. It seems that these days, when we disagree with someone, what we do, is we hurl a label at them that has derogatory connotations, as a way of marginalising their perspective.

This happens particularly when Christians express views that go against popular opinion and the ‘wisdom of the day’. Which from my perspective is fine … I’ve been called a lot worse!

Anyhow, it seems to me, that when we’re talking about what constitutes a family, people have very short memories. It’s only in the last thirty to forty years, well within my lifetime, that first the extended family and then the nuclear family was the norm. Where marriage was the appropriate way to express the love between a man and a woman. Where marriage was the only place in which to bring children into the world.

All of that was based largely on the Judeo–Christian ethics that come from, yes, you guessed it … the Bible. Well, today many have rejected marriage as an anachronistic institution. And let’s face it sex drives a lot of that thinking.

We don’t like to talk about it too much, but we’re all sexual beings and the sex drive is an incredibly powerful drive – and rightly so. It’s part of God’s plan and God’s design, to make sure that we continue to be abundant and multiply and fill the earth. (Well, that bit seems to be working just fine!!)

But God’s plan for sex is also to bind people – a man and a woman – together in a life–long relationship. Jesus, quoting the book of Genesis, puts it this way: For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. (Matt 19:5) God’s good and perfect will is for a lifelong relationship of commitment and intimacy between a man and a woman. And intimacy is more than sex. It’s a deep emotional connection that finds its fulfilment in a man and a woman exclusively sharing their lives, their bodies … their everything, with one another. It’s a beautiful plan. It’s God’s very best for us.

And so I look at this whole ‘living together’ thing, de

facto relationships without commitment … and I ask myself: Why would you possibly want to do that? Why would you want to settle for second best?

I’ve spoken to women who have decided to live with men rather than getting married, and they’re biggest complaint is the lack of commitment and certainty.

There’s an old saying that women give sex in order to get love and men give love in order to get sex. Now, that may seem a little cynical, but there’s quite some truth in that.

I remember one woman, living with a man, saying to me – My mother told me never to live with a man, because if you do, he won’t want to marry you. I think she was right.

We live in an era where values of courage, of persistence, of sacrifice, of discipline, of commitment are being undermined, eroded through the self–centredness of a consumer society in which we have so much choice as to how we can entertain ourselves and fulfill ourselves.

(Although let’s be honest, filling ourselves never delivers the fulfilment we’re looking for.)

How much of not making the commitment of marriage, falls into this self–centredness that we’ve bred ourselves into, I wonder? Well, what I’ll do is that I’ll try before I buy. I’ll live with her, or him as the case many be, and we’ll see if it works. If we’re compatible!

That’s the mentality.

Well let me tell you – no man and woman are completely compatible. They are going to drive each other nuts sometimes. They are going to hurt each other sometimes. They are going to tread on each other’s toes and get in each other’s space sometimes. And when your partner is driving you completely bonkers, the one thing that keeps you together isn’t the great sex I have to tell

you, or all the romantic notions that you had when you set out on this journey.

What keeps you together is the commitment that you made to one another when you took your marriage vows.

It’s that sense of inviolable commitment that causes you to forgive. It’s that sense of commitment that causes you to cover up the faults of the other and to compensate for them.

By definition, love cannot be love unless it’s based on commitment. So–called love without commitment is just a form of manipulation, getting what you want out of the relationship. And when you’re done, hey, just walk away.

That is not God’s plan. That is not God’s best. And I have to tell you, I have never met a couple who abstained from sexual intimacy until they were married, who regretted that. But I have met plenty of people who have had multiple sexual partners and are now married, who regret their sleeping around.

The last thing I am being here is a prude. God invented sex. It was His plan not just for procreation of the species, but for an intimate bond, a becoming of one flesh, in which children could be brought into the world, nurtured by their mother, taught and disciplined and strengthened by their father, in a family unit of love and safety, based on the certain knowledge of commitment.

My counsel to any couple, young or old, thinking about just living together, just shacking up together, just sleeping together, is … DON’T. If you are in a de facto relationship, get married. Make the commitment formal. And if your partner doesn’t want to get married, get out. That may seem harsh, but a lack of willingness to marry is a clear sign, an obvious sign of a lack of commitment.

God places a high premium, a very high premium on marriage.

Let marriage be held in honour by all, and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled; for God will judge fornicators and adulterers.

(Hebr 13:4) In other words make marriage a high priority and keep it pure. Great advice. Really. I would hate to wake up every day wondering whether my ‘partner’ is committed to me. As it is, I know that my wife is committed to me.

And that is such a blessing. I think the mistake that we make is that we think that God is all about ‘don’t do this and don’t do that’, when all along, like any good dad, He just wants the best for us. His very best.

So I come back to it – why are so many people settling for second best or third or fourth best? What’s the matter with us that we’re prepared to believe the lies of this world – rather than the pure truth of a God who only has His best in mind for us? Seems like a pretty messed up way of looking at things if you ask me.

Berni Dymet is the ceo of the global media ministry – Christianityworks. His radio and television broadcasts reach millions of people each week in over 160 countries around the world. For instant access to his free, daily eDevotional, stop by at edevotional.net

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How do You Know ‘God Told You’?

Tania Harris is a pastor, speaker and the founder of God Conversations, a ministry that equips people to recognise God’s voice. With a diverse history as church planter, pastor and Bible College lecturer, Tania’s ministry is known for its all-age appeal, wisdom, and ‘God-stories’.

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he leader of Boko Haram, the terrorist organization responsible for kidnapping 300 teenagers in Nigeria, made the claim that God told him to do it. The use of those words; “God told me” causes us to recoil in disgust. We know that the voice heard by Abubakar Shekau is not the same one as the God we worship.

It’s situations such as these that leads many church leaders to say you shouldn’t ever use the words; ‘God told me’ and you can’t really blame them. Throughout history, that phrase has been used to justify mass murder, the proliferation of a wide range of damaging beliefs, and abuses of power so heinous it’s not surprising that people throw their hands up in the air and reject any claim to a personal communique with God. Yet the characters of the Bible seemed to have no problem saying; ‘God told me’. Our most famous stories begin with; “And the word of the Lord came to…” or “God spoke unto…” or in the New Testament, you’re more likely to read; “The Holy Spirit said…” We see that God did nothing without first speaking it (Amos 3:7).

Under the New Covenant we were promised this too. Jesus said we would recognise his voice and be able to follow it (John 10:27).

He would send his Spirit who would guide us into truth and show us things to come (John 16:7-15). We would hear his voice through prophecy and dreams and visions (Acts 2:17) and it would be an even ‘more glorious’ than before since his words would be written on our hearts and not delivered solely through the mouths of prophets (2 Corinthians 3:7-11, Jeremiah 31:33-34). So it’s not a case of suggesting God can’t speak to us; it’s a case of learning to discern his voice when he does.

Leading a ministry that equips people to recognise God’s voice, I spend a lot of time teaching this. “Every ‘revelation’ must be put to the test” (1 John 4:1), I say, and like everyone else who teaches on this topic, my first ‘test’ until recently was simple – Test it against the Scriptures. This method was foolproof since we know; “The written word of God will never contradict the spoken word of God” and, “God is the same yesterday, today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).

In my seminars and sermons, I would always emphasise this, supporting it with a simple illustration; “God would never tell you to rob a bank, for example, because the Bible teaches us not to steal,” and the congregation would smile in easy agreement.

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But even as I said it, there was always a niggle in my mind – an unspoken question that if someone asked, I knew would trip me up: If what you’re saying is true, that means God could ‘tell me’ to slaughter an ethnic group and I could back it up with Deuteronomy 7. It means God could ‘tell me’ to marry a prostitute and I could back it up with Hosea 1. It means God could ‘tell me’ to divorce my wife because ‘she’s from a different race’ and I could back it up with Ezra 10.

All of a sudden, my imploring to ‘test it against the Scriptures’ wasn’t quite so foolproof.

What Would Jesus Say? I’ve since realised there’s a more efficient way to test if a word is from God and it’s much easier than developing my hermeneutical skills, researching the historical-cultural context of the Ancient Near East and working through the complexities of applying Old Testament law to the New Covenant.

It’s this. In testing a word from God, we should ask; “What would Jesus say?”

It can be challenging to discern God’s voice. His voice comes via the Spirit and we can easily confuse it with the voices of our experience or the voice of our desires. We only see a ‘poor reflection’, as the Apostle Paul says (1 Corinthians 13:12). We can easily get it wrong. That’s why God sent us Jesus, his ultimate message delivered in the flesh.

Everything Jesus said and did revealed God’s heart. While the prophets spoke the words of God, Jesus was The Word of God, the personification of the invisible God; the very thoughts of God demonstrated for us all to see (John 1:1,14, Hebrews 1:1-3).

Therefore, every leading, every prophecy, dream or vision; every claim to divine revelation should be tested against the question; “Would Jesus say this?” Does it line up with his words of compassion, his touches of healing and his acts of sacrifice? Is it consistent with his teaching on the kingdom, his generous provision for the hungry, his kind and gentle treatment of women, children and the poor?

Every claim to divine revelation should be tested against the question; “Would Jesus say this?”

It’s not the only way to test if a word is from God. Confirmation through our church communities also comes into play. But if the revelation doesn’t first pass through the filter of Jesus, we can say definitively that whatever we hear, no matter how inspiring or spectacular, isn’t sourced in the heart of God. If the leader of Boko Haram had done this, we may still have 300 girls safe at home with their families today.

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