# Devos

By Kevin Hogg Our world is beset with problems – not surprising given the circumstances. We perceive problems with society, the government, local authorities, our neighbours, our job. For some, it is their relationships. Humanities superpower is to create problems or become convinced that there are problems. The reasons for this are varied. Maybe we are frustrated and whilst these moments ( it must be said that these moments can last years) we are only focusing on the negative. Maybe…

By Kevin Hogg A sister in Christ was speaking about the attitude of rebellion that is slowly creeping into society (for a multitude of reasons). This got me thinking about Korah. The story of the rebellion of Korah is recorded in Numbers 16. The rebellion of Korah demonstrates the grim consequences of usurping the authority of God and of those whom He has chosen to be leaders of His people. Korah was the eldest son of Izhar, who was the…

By Kevin Hogg I love spiders, they fascinate me. From the big scary looking ones, as large as my hand to the cute little jumping spiders. Some of them are fast and agile, colourful, drab, they are built to purpose, from eyes to their fangs. Some are patient, coiled springs, waiting for their prey. If you have ever taken the time to really look at the web spinners and their intricate webs, they are amazing. They are designed to ensnare;…

By Kevin Hogg As I sit squinting in the bright sunshine today, I am dwelling upon online conversations with various individuals from the last few days. Specifically, a retired American attorney who happens to be a grandmother. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. As my children roll their eyes muttering, you only go online to argue with people. Not technically true most of the time. Invariably the usual suspects from the atheist/agnostic community join in the conversation. Usually my first…

Kevin Hogg I am looking out the window and waiting for our weather to improve. If you have been in Auckland for any length of time, you realise that Spring time in Auckland is fickle. We get a hint of the warmer days to come, then winter like events intrude to remind you of what it is capable of doing. For those who don’t know Auckland weather, it is usually temperate. Our winter lows are about 2deg C (Clear skies,…

By Kevin Hogg For the older readers out there, before the digital era brought such great advances, our cameras used film. When the film Cartridge is processed they produced a photo for your album and a negative from which further photos can be made. In essence, the negative is the true, and the photo was the copy. Commonly called type and antitype. It is the same of our world; we believe that physical is the real, because we physically perceive…