As they do every Easter, the TV channels once again this year gave news snippets from around the world of people celebrating this event. And as always, the news footage was limited to celebrations taking place in the English (Anglican/Episcopalian), Romanist and Orthodox cathedrals, with news readers using such language as, “Christians around the world” …
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Dumb & Ignorant Statements
In the United States a young boy had a near-death experience and testifies of having visited heaven. He says he met the Lord Jesus there. His testimony landed him a book deal, it’s now published and has become a best-seller. In her introduction to the interview with him and his parents, the television presenter said, …
Always Closer to The Lie than to The Truth
A popular Roman Catholic priest here in Melbourne set up a mobile, drive-through confessional so as sinful drivers could “repent on-the-run.” A numbered sin-selection list commonly known as, “The Seven Deadly Sins” was taped to the priest’s “Hopemobile”: lust, gluttony, greed, laziness, wrath, envy, pride. Just as one does when ordering food from a fast-food outlet, a driver then pulled …
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The Violation of Universal Principles
I was conducting a training course recently, and in giving the group a little background about myself I informed them that for the past 25-plus years I had stood for the Lord Jesus Christ and His gospel. In addition, I mentioned that although my experiences in life had been quite varied, I discovered that my life did not even begin to work …
Taking Pot Shots at The Church
During his sermon a few years ago, the pastor said, “There are those who seem to delight in taking pot shots at the church.” Not only was he making reference to criticisms from the unbelieving world, but also to practicing Christians. He was new to this particular fellowship so he then spent a little time sharing with us his beliefs …