Just stand! That sounds easy, however I have found it to be quite the opposite and sometimes it is an outright battle. I have been learning to stand on the Word of God. The Word of God is full of amazing promises. Some could say the promises seem too good to be true, but we Read More
We were talking in men’s group about how we hear God. It was based on a devotional written by Peter Goulter called “The Voice of the Lord”. In it some questions were asked about how we hear God. Here is what it said: “So how about you? Do you hear (literally) the voice of Jesus? Read More
I am reminded of the old saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day” as I think of the journey ahead in establishing interdenominational men’s ministry teams across the country. It will take time and much effort to see momentum from these groups as they are established and gain traction in their region or community. We Read More
My Father, John Bernard Goulter WWII 28748, was in a German POW camp and part of Stalag VIII-B, sub-unit 344. The image above is the only memorial dedicated to Stalag VIII-B POW and Polish resistance fighters. The memorial is in Český Těšín. I am 68 years old and have not been involved in any Read More
I saw this sign at Otira Hotel, below Arthurs Pass. It reflects the attitudes towards God, King and Country (the three were sometimes considered to be the same thing!) at the time of WWI. The direct question “What are you doing for your King?” immediately brought to mind the statement that PK USA Founder, Read More
With University well underway for the year, some parents will find themselves in a season of change as they sent their teenager off to study in another city. I had a conversation recently with a man who expressed concern about men struggling in the season of life called the “Empty Nest”. I suppose I was Read More
One of my favourite scriptures is 1 Chronicles 12:32 “from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do – 200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command”. This scripture has always challenged me to keep my eyes open to what is going on around me both in the natural and Read More
Today’s guest author is Geoff Wiklund who we have invited to write this week’s Easter reflection. In John 19:28 the Lord Jesus, being in agony and separated from His Father, was on the cross, knowing that “all things were accomplished” and yet “so that Scripture might be fulfilled” said: “I thirst!” Now a vessel full Read More
When I was young I often objected to advice from older people about how to live life well. But now I’m older I see wisdom in seeking advice from people who have more experience than me. At a PK Elective on finance a few years ago a father came up to me and said I Read More
Today’s guest writer is Phil Macgregor who recently shared his encouraging story at the PK Whangarei Event. His enthusiasm for men and men’s groups is inspiring. We asked Phil to share his journey with all of us…. When it comes to starting a men’s group there can be a lot of questions, nervousness, insecurity and Read More