The king was sad, but because of the promise he had made in front of all his guests he gave orders that her wish be granted. So he had John… Read more

by Bishop John Henderson

Thursday 21st March 2019 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Australians call it ‘Harmony Day’. New Zealanders know it as ‘Race Relations Day’. The day focusses… Read more

‘Isn’t he the carpenter’s son? Isn’t Mary his mother, and aren’t James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas his brothers? Aren’t all his sisters living here? Where did he get all this?’… Read more

‘The Kingdom of heaven is like this. A man happens to find a treasure hidden in the ground. He covers it up again, and is so happy that he goes… Read more

‘Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You kill the prophets, you stone the messengers God has sent you! How many times have I wanted to put my arms around all your people, just as… Read more

In the wake of the ‘appalling act of mass murder’ in Christchurch yesterday, LCNZ Bishop Mark Whitfield and LCA Bishop John Henderson have issued a Heartland eNews, calling for prayers and for peace.