Authentic Magazine

"Think about how Christ related to everyone He met regardless of their position or standing in the community."

What a challenging thought. Read more from Barrie Hanson on our website now.

The Patience of a Saint - Authentic Magazine When I was growing up, the title of this piece was a common expression. There was a worldly view that all “Saints” were kind and patient, so someone with these characteristics were identified as examples. Scripture, however, calls all who believe in the person of Jesus Christ saints – so what ...

"We can be like Simeon, and rejoice our Saviour has come and death has been dealt with."

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I Can Die A Happy Man - Authentic Magazine As a believer in Jesus Christ and what He has accomplished for all who believe, we have nothing to fear when it comes to leaving this world. Christ overcame death. He is risen from the dead, and prepares a place for us in Heaven if we are His children. “These things I have spoken unto…

"My encouragement is to ask what’s in your hand, and where’s your God-given sphere of influence?

"Then, how can you reach those people? I think that’s probably the easy way to be authentic, because it becomes an outflow of operating where God’s already called you to be."

Check out our issue 20 chat with Christian Surfers New Zealand national director Logan Mills here.

Surf’s Up! - A Chat With Logan Mills - Authentic Magazine Papamoa’s Logan Mills will always remember the way his youth pastor phrased a question he once asked the group. “If you took money out of the equation, how would you describe your ultimate dream when it comes to using your God-given giftings and talents to glorify Him?” And, that’s because L...

“As we sow seeds wherever it is God has us, let’s remember it’s not us who changes people. And, we can’t transform them. That’s the Holy Spirit’s work and God gets all the glory."

In issue 20 of the magazine, we really enjoyed sitting down to chat with Transform Aotearoa CEO Howard Goold.

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Howard’s Heart For A Transformed Aotearoa - Authentic Magazine “What does a ‘transformed’ Aotearoa look like? Great question.” As Howard Goold and I sit having coffee near Putaruru-based Transform Aotearoa’s office, the organisation’s CEO reflects for a moment. “Transformation starts with individual lives. Like a ripple effect, transformed people,...