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We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View moreWe've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!
Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
We are less than 12 days out from Southern Cross Round the Bays...
On Thursday, our prices increase to 'Late' entry fees - let's save some money by buying tickets before midnight on the 22nd Feb to lock in the Standard price rate!
For more information on the event or to take … View moreWe are less than 12 days out from Southern Cross Round the Bays...
On Thursday, our prices increase to 'Late' entry fees - let's save some money by buying tickets before midnight on the 22nd Feb to lock in the Standard price rate!
For more information on the event or to take the plunge and enter now, head to roundthebays.co.nz
Our theme this week is upcycling; our shop is bursting full of clothing, linen, canvases and crafts for you to flex your creative muscles. Get inspired by visiting us at 571 Sandringham Road! ✂️💡
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!
If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!
Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View moreThe affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!
If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!
Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.
Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
Wanting a labourer help demo inside our house and clean up. $35/ hour cash. Project in Western springs
Dear neighbours,
Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View moreDear neighbours,
Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.
Our first monthly meeting for the year will be at 10am on Tuesday February 28 in the Western Springs Garden Community Hall. The speaker will be Margaret Gane, Past President of the U3A Network, who will be speaking about Plague Survival in a Small English Village. Visitors and new members are … View moreOur first monthly meeting for the year will be at 10am on Tuesday February 28 in the Western Springs Garden Community Hall. The speaker will be Margaret Gane, Past President of the U3A Network, who will be speaking about Plague Survival in a Small English Village. Visitors and new members are welcome.
Please note that the date is a departure from our usual third Tuesday of the month because of hall availability. The March meeting will be on the 4th Tuesday also, for the same reason.
Contact Helen Peterson u3amtalbert@gmail.com
Forgiveness – Difficult and Challenging
We all are familiar with the responsibility we have to forgive others and how difficult and challenging this can be.
We can understand what is expected of us and perhaps grasp a little of the concept of the Father’s abundant grace towards us in Christ… View moreForgiveness – Difficult and Challenging
We all are familiar with the responsibility we have to forgive others and how difficult and challenging this can be.
We can understand what is expected of us and perhaps grasp a little of the concept of the Father’s abundant grace towards us in Christ Jesus and to know our responsibilities of reflecting this grace
towards others.
We are familiar with the teaching of Jesus in the parables of the prodigal son - where the Father welcomed back the lost son in contrast to the attitude of the elder brother- and the unjust steward
who failed to show the same compassion to his fellow servant that had been shown to him.
The logic and rationale of this is clear.
Perhaps there is doubt in our minds and we judge that the other is not truly repentant. Is our human judgement a condition of forgiveness?
So why do we find it so difficult to accept and show grace to others?
Is there something of our nature that can overrule that logic part of our minds which knows the spiritual principles?
Perhaps this is what the Apostle Paul is thinking when he writes:
For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin. 15 For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.Romans 7:14-15 ESV
He calls it “the flesh”. We could also refer to it as our emotions or feelings. These cannot be switched on or off at will and so often control our decisions and actions.I suppose that is the difference between divine grace which in Christ presents us faultless before the
Father’s throne and human frailty that carries emotional memories which perhaps only prayer and time will heal.
We may be seeking forgiveness from others. It may well be granted and we may expect to be accepted as if the past never happened - but emotions and feelings can’t be just switched off. There may be consequences of our past behaviour which will live with us still.
And those of us who have offered forgiveness may still carry with us the hurt and disappointment of past experience which cannot be forgotten however much we wish we could.
So let’s acknowledge human weakness, offer forgiveness but understand that acceptance will so
often be marred by consequences.
And thank God for his unconditional grace that whilst we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
So much as happened in Auckland over the last couple of weeks. There are many people finding life a bit of a struggle so if that sounds like you, then come along to my "HAPPINEES RESET" seminar on Tuesday 21 February and partake in a lovely relaxing 1 hour session from 6-7
Incorporates … View moreSo much as happened in Auckland over the last couple of weeks. There are many people finding life a bit of a struggle so if that sounds like you, then come along to my "HAPPINEES RESET" seminar on Tuesday 21 February and partake in a lovely relaxing 1 hour session from 6-7
Incorporates handy hints and hypnotherapy.
Please just message me helena@straightthinkinghypnotherapy.com if you would like to attend.
Cyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. … View moreCyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. We'd love your support. You can donate here.
Plants I bought off a fellow neighbourly member today! Healthy, beautiful and way better value for money than a plant store. He also has some Natives and other cool plants. Support Andrew's little business too. Search "plants" in market place. Well done Andrew. Such passion … View morePlants I bought off a fellow neighbourly member today! Healthy, beautiful and way better value for money than a plant store. He also has some Natives and other cool plants. Support Andrew's little business too. Search "plants" in market place. Well done Andrew. Such passion for it!
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ … View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.
It’s easy to transform a plain wicker chair into something special with Resene Colorwood natural wood stain.
Find out how to transform your furniture with our easy advice.
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