Spirituality 
R.I.P. Death of a Computer(0)
It’s still magic, even if you know how it’s done.
– Terry Pratchett, 1948-2015
A Hat Full of Sky
Artwork by Felicity Ann Nettles
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
– Arthur Clarke, 1917-2008
British science writer and inventor
Profiles of the Future
It was a quiet summer morning in 2018.… More
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God’s Gift of Flowers
Flowers are used for many occasions.
Gold and white flowers and complementary greenery were used in an Easter floral arrangement in our St Patrick’s Te Awamutu church, celebrating the glory of the risen Lord, Jesus.
The flowers were a glorious display radiating light, colour and beauty.… More
Suicide – Seven Ways to Help Grievers
When Kristen Clifford's husband - Steven Clifford, a police officer - wasn't responding to her text messages, she became alarmed and drove home, where she found notes, his police identification, his driver's licence. "Everything laid out very neatly, methodically", she recalled.… More
The Seven Habits of Highly Peaceful People
While waiting in a long line at a coffee shop, one woman remains calm and content while the one behind her is experiencing irritation and frustration.
When cut off in traffic, one man simply continues driving toward his destination while another man blows the car horn shouting obscenities.… More