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
As a network we are here to encourage and equip men to understand and engage in the vital role they have in the Kingdom of God. This is becoming more and more imperative in the turbulent social times we live in. Our focus this year is on connection with a particular emphasis on one of Read More
An old man was doing his daily walk along the beach one morning, when he spotted a young boy crouched by the water, scooping something up from the sand and throwing it into the sea. The beach was normally empty at this time of day, and so the old man stopped to watch for a Read More
by Geoff Wiklund – We have all heard the stories of people who knew that their grandparents or parents prayed for them. I am a result of one of those prayers. My dad went forward on an altar call and prayed with the preacher that his youngest son would become a preacher. Five years later, Read More
It is amazing how powerful stories are in our lives. We recently bought some children’s books for our grandchildren and one of the stories called “The Wonkey Donkey” became an instant hit. The children wanted the story over and over again. It occurred to me that most ancient cultures had an oral based tradition. The Read More
When I was a young Dad, I had this burning desire to buy a particular type of boat. It was a 24ft Pelin Empress. The day I bought it, I looked at it on my front lawn – my car could barely tow it. I asked myself the question why had I bought it? As Read More