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The Ancient Welsh Art Of Lap Gochand The American Presidency
Even in the pugilistic community, little is known of Lap Goch (pronounced 'Lap Gosh') - the ancient Welsh art of self-defence - and that's the way the Lap Goch masters prefer to keep it.
Moslems Are NOT Our Enemies!
A speech given by Rev. Dave B. Smith, the guest speaker at a gathering of around 500 Islamic men and women in Bankstown, raising funds for war-torn Lebanon on September 10th, 2006.
Why More Priests Need To Train As Fighters (And Why We Don't See Many Boxers In Church) Part 2
Part 2 of Father Dave's experience as a boxer and Anglican priest in Redfen, Sydney.
Who Is My Brother?
Is it appropriate for me to refer to my Islamic friends as my 'brothers' and 'sisters' or should I reserve this language for fellow Christians? Is it only right to exclude some people from 'the family'? What does that New Testament have to say?
There's Nothing Quite So Glorious As A Good Fight With Your Fists!
A day in the life of Father Dave, 'the fighting father.'
Are All Divorcees Adulterers? Part 1
Part 1 of Father Dave's sermon on divorce.
Why More Priests Need To Train As Fighters (And Why We Don't See Many Boxers In Church): Part 1
Part 1 of Father Dave's experience as a boxer and Anglican priest in Redfen, Sydney.
The Horoscope Of Jesus: Part 2
What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that's the point?
The Horoscope Of Jesus: Part 1
What must Mary have thought when she first opened the door and found a group of Iranian astrologers, there to celebrate the birth of her son? These characters seem so inappropriate in the Christmas narrative, but maybe that's the point?
The Most Important Things I Learned In Life, I Learned In The Boxing Ring - Part 1
Part 1 of Father Dave's rave on boxing and life.
The Hanging Of Ray Williams, Part 3: The Hearing
Ray Williams, former CEO of failed insurance giant HIH is one of the most vilified and disliked men in the country because of his involvmnent in the multi-million dollar collapse. He is also a dear friend of mine and of my family. I tell the story in four chapters of the travesty of justice that landed Ray in gaol.
The Hanging Of Ray Williams - Part 1: The Dilemma
Ray Williams, former CEO of failed insurance giant HIH is one of the most vilified and disliked men in the country because of his involvmnent in the multi-million dollar collapse. He is also a dear friend of mine and of my family. I tell the story in four chapters of the travesty of justice that landed Ray in gaol.
Father Dave's Review Of 'The Passion Of The Christ'
Father Dave's tribute to what he calls 'the greatest thing that has ever been done with celluloid.'The movie has polarised people, certainly, but so did Christ Himself. Dave does believe that this movie is something that God is using in our time.
An Open Letter From The President Of The United States
A letter respectfully submitted for publication on September 15th 2001 by speechwriter Rev. David B. Smith. (Still Awaiting approval) It provides an alternative Christian message to the current Christian ant-terrorism rhetoric of the Bush administration.
The Real Problem With Today's Teenagers (And Why Most Parents Just Don't Get It) Part 2
Part 2 of an address given by Rev. David B. Smith (aka. 'Fighting' Father Dave) to students, parents & teachers at the Fort Street High School speech day at the Sydney Town Hall, February 21st 2003.
Love And Marriage (And Why The Former Is Not Enough For The Latter)
Father Dave's rave on love and what would happen if we all began to approach marriage in an entirely different way.
Are Cartoons Of The Prophet Really A Form Of 'Free Speech'?
Father Dave's rave on what actually is 'freedom of the press.'
The Real Problem With Today's Teenagers (And Why Most Parents Just Don't Get It!) Part 1
Part 1 of An address given by Rev. David B. Smith (aka. 'Fighting' Father Dave) to students, parents & teachers at the Fort Street High School speech day at the Sydney Town Hall, February 21st 2003.
Forgotten Secrets of the Ancient Greeks Show Us How To Keep Teenagers Out Of Trouble!
What is it that makes fight training such a powerful tool in the molding of young lives? There was a time when I thought of fighting as just another form of sport. I have come to believe though that fight training taps into something deep in the male psyche, in a way that no other sport does.
Taming The Email Monster - How To Take Control Of Your Inbox And Your Life!
Father Dave's wisdom and strategy for managing your emails
JV With The Devil, Why Not? You Get A Hell Of A Payout!
'Think about money, make money' - maybe that is the way it works. The other side of the equation though has to be, 'think about money, serve money'. How do you make a living while maintaining integrity? Is there an alternative?
Marketing The Gospel - Is It A Contradiction In Terms?
'Marketing the Gospel' - is it a contradiction in terms? And at a glance, our Gospel text would suggest that, if there is such a thing as Gospel marketing, Jesus obviously didn't know how to do it!
Drugs & the Juvenille Justice System
Father Dave's opinion on drug abuse amongst youth and problems with the juvenile justice system..
A Cheap Holiday in Other People's Misery (catching up with Mordechai Vanunu in Israel)
Father Dave's reflections after spending time in Israel, meeting with his imprisoned friend Mordechai Vanunu.
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