A Nation Without Boundaries
New Zealand keeps making laws, but fewer and fewer of them mean anything. The National Party’s latest promise to “modernise” consent legislation is a perfect example: well‑intentioned, morally important, yet…
God’s Waiting Room? Mate, Have You Met Our Seniors?
Mike Bain Churches love chasing the next generation. Youth groups, young families, toddlers with half-chewed rice crackers stuck to their faces — all good things. But somewhere along the way,…
The Indecent Proposal
Mike Bain. In 1993, the Hollywood movie, Indecent Proposal forced married couples to confront a question so obscene no one would have dared speak it aloud: Would you sell what…
Why the Church Should Learn From a Rugby Crowd
It was tribalism at its finest this weekend. A Hurricanes side lifting the Super Rugby Pacific title.The Wahs faithful erupting at Te Kawa Stadium.Egyptian fans celebrating like they’d won the…
“When the Mark Moves Closer: Sweden’s Microchip Trend Should Shake Every Christian Awake”
By Mike Bain There are moments in history when technology doesn’t just advance — it crosses a line.In Sweden, that line is no longer theoretical. It’s under the skin. Thousands…
When Desire Becomes Surrender
By Mike Bain. Marketing didn’t begin in the 20th century. Its roots go right back to a serpent in a garden and a woman who was convinced she needed something…
They Warned Us to Be Ready — But Are We Ready for What Really Matters?
Last week New Zealanders were urged to prepare. Get ready. Stock up. Be alert.And many did — batteries, bottled water, toilet paper, the usual panic buying staples. Some even checked…
Why Does That Feel Like News?
Editorial: Mike Bain Recently I received a short clip from a pastoral friend in Taumarunui of Dr David Jeremiah speaking about what he called “the Golden Age” — the era…
Staying Awake While Predators Preach
Editorial: Mike Bain Jesus told his disciples to stay awake, to keep on the watch, to watch out that no one deceives you. Those were not optional suggestions. They were…
When War Breaks Out, Keep Watch
Editorial: Mike Bain. It has finally happened: a combined U.S. and Israeli strike on Iran. On Friday I sat in my office wondering which outrage the hand‑wringers would choose next.…