Monthly Archives: February 2008

Let’s Get Rid of The Bad Bit

We live in a world full of bad news. Its all out there isn’t it? In the newspapers, on the radio and television, every day we are continually being fed bad news. Bad news makes us feel bad inside but … Continue reading

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Political Bullies who needs them?

It was a wonderful fine summer’s morning in Timaru. The birds were singing and I felt grateful that God had given me another day of life in such a wonderful part of the world. I was feeling great until I … Continue reading

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The Way We Are

The way we are is the way we see ourselves and the the world around us. Ron Bishop is a New Zealand freelance writer from a small City in the South Island of New Zealand called Timaru. For many years … Continue reading

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Commercial Ratepayers Association mooted in Timaru

Timaru Commercial Ratepayers have every reason to want to form their own association. Forming such an association will allow them to have a say in the running of their commercial interests in the City. The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce … Continue reading

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The Aussies are Bleeding us Dry

Thousands a New Zealanders move to Australia every year because of the bigger pay packet but have we ever stopped and asked ourselves where the big pay packet comes from. It comes from the profits of Australian owned chain stores. … Continue reading

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Christianity Then and Now

When the first Europeans came to New Zealand they brought with them an important message of hope based on the love of God. I am a direct descendant of one of the first missionaries who came out from England and … Continue reading

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