Opinion

Opinion

The ‘new life’

If the Old Testament announced the coming of the ‘Messiah’, what were the people expecting?

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

16 Jul 2019

Opinion

More support needed to ease homeless crisis

When we think of homelessness, it is an issue generally associated with capital cities.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

16 Jul 2019

Opinion

Good news in Old Testament

We left last week’s Faith For Today with the encouragement that God is on our side to overcome the damage that sin has done to ourselves and the rest of God’s ‘‘good creation’’.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

09 Jul 2019

Opinion

Good news in Old Testament

We left last week’s Faith For Today with the encouragement that God is on our side to overcome the damage that sin has done to ourselves and the rest of God’s ‘‘good creation’’.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

09 Jul 2019

Opinion

Barilaro’s important step to win back our trust

The forestry industry in our region might have a sustainable future after all.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

09 Jul 2019

Opinion

God is on your side, not against you

We don’t need to look very hard to find fault in other people around us and we then use the problems we see to explain why ‘‘everyone else’’ makes it so difficult for us to live as we would like to.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

02 Jul 2019

Opinion

We need action now that Sussan’s ‘back at work’

Member for Farrer Sussan Ley returns to Parliament today for the first sitting since the May election.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

02 Jul 2019

Opinion

What is prayer?

“Lord teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

25 Jun 2019

Opinion

Recognised by leaders, now it’s time for action

In recent months, after a long hiatus, Deniliquin has finally been on the radar of state and federal politicians.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

11 Jun 2019

Opinion

Faith without love is nothing

‘‘You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer called you slaves, because a slave does not know what this master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I heard from my Father.” (John 15: 14-15).

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

04 Jun 2019

Opinion

Planned strategy must recognise shortcomings

News of a $6 million cancer and wellness centre in Echuca has been welcomed in the Deniliquin district, and rightly so.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

04 Jun 2019

Opinion

Try not to fall into cheap grace trap

‘‘There’s nothing I can do to make God love me more; there’s nothing I can do to make God love me less.’’

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

28 May 2019

Opinion

Time to admit failings, and to address them

There is a striking similarity with the Australian Labor Party and the Coalition at a local level following recent elections.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

28 May 2019

Opinion

Why good enough is not good enough

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.’’ (Eph 2:8-9).

Cognitives Editor

22 May 2019

Opinion

Ley and Coalition wins present opportunity

After a hard fought campaign Sussan Ley has been returned as federal Member for Farrer, and to the surprise of many will be a senior member in a returned Morrison Coalition Government.

Cognitives Editor

21 May 2019

Opinion

Do I really have to go to church?

If it is correct that being a Christian is more about a relationship, than being religious, then doing faith independently sounds like the natural extension of that principle.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

14 May 2019

Opinion

Take time to choose the best of two likely options

This Saturday is looming as one of the most important elections for many decades.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

14 May 2019

Opinion

Religion versus relationship

“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37).

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

07 May 2019

Opinion

Local member change is only the start of the fight

It is not unusual for governments to highlight their economic credentials and excellent budget position before an election, then claim afterwards that it is not in such great shape after all.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

07 May 2019