If it were not for the seriousness of the issue, to me it would be laughable when I hear members of the atheistic, humanistic media asking a cult member or leader, “Are you involved with a cult? Is your organization a cult?” They haven’t a clue what it is they’re asking. If it were otherwise, they would not ask. It is often said that there are no stupid questions. Well, if there were, there’s a couple that fall into that category. To expect the people questioned Continue reading “The Spirit of Cultism Entices People”
Lovers of Lies
When I decided to become a serious student of the Bible, I had already accepted the fact that it was God’s Word to mankind and, that it was to be in this Book alone that I would learn of the true nature and character of God. Little did I know however, that equally, I would learn in that Book of the true nature and character of human beings. My first lesson came from Genesis 3:4-6 where I read of the man and woman choosing to Continue reading “Lovers of Lies”
Why Are the People not Told This?
Recently on television, I viewed a news item about a forthcoming canonization into sainthood of a nun who lived here in Australia from the mid-1800’s to the early 1900’s. In October, she will be the first such person to be canonized in this nation and therefore, a level of great interest is being shown, not only by members of the Roman Catholic Church, but also by the media, as well as sections of Protestantism. Even the non-religious and unbelieving are showing this interest – especially Continue reading “Why Are the People not Told This?”
What Makes us any Different from An Atheist?
A well known British former atheist, now born-again Christian, gave an interview on television recently and in answer to a question, he described today’s atheists as, “self-satisfied, arrogant, intolerant, completely resistant to any kind of outside argument and contemptuous of it.” A casual glance in the numerous Internet forums proves him to be 100% accurate with his description – especially when the discussions turn to the Lord Jesus Christ, the Bible and Christians. On the other hand, I cannot get away from the thought that these Continue reading “What Makes us any Different from An Atheist?”
Tell God
Like many young boys of my era growing up, I smoked my first full cigarette at around ten years of age and I loved it. By the time I was fifteen they were very much part of my life and remained so until I was almost forty. Especially did I love them when drinking alcohol. Just a few months before I met the Lord Jesus, however, I began to take a serious look at my alcoholic consumption, plus behavior and made the Continue reading “Tell God”
The TRUE One True Church
A young man recently informed me that I was, “doing a good job presenting your religious (radio) program every Sunday.” Upon thanking him, I asked him if he was a Christian. Quickly he responded, “Of course. I am a Catholic!” I then asked him if he personally knew the Lord Jesus for himself and going by the strange look I was now receiving, I decided to re-phrase the question. I asked him, “Have you ever personally received the Lord Jesus into your life as the Savior of your soul?” With a Continue reading “The TRUE One True Church”
I Spoke to The Weather
The month of November is springtime in our part of the world and although it is a most popular season for young people to celebrate their wedding, one cannot always be sure on the day that the weather will deliver what is desired. For most of us that includes no rain, a comfortable temperature, coupled with a fine, sunny sky. I’m not so sure that this was the greatest desire for my youngest daughter on her November day, but Continue reading “I Spoke to The Weather”
I Felt the Presence of the Lord Powerfully
The moment I first experienced the reality and power of the Lord Jesus Christ in my life I knew that He was nothing at all like the Jesus I had imagined for over thirty years. Until that encounter, the Jesus of my imagination was very religious, joyless, still suffering for my sins, intolerant of freedom, rules based, demanding and commanding. But when He healed my body that night, I knew those Continue reading “I Felt the Presence of the Lord Powerfully”
He Was more Religious than Real
Back in the days when I was a gospel messenger out on the streets of my local community, rarely would too much time pass before I would get to experience the practical reality, revelations and power of the Lord Jesus Christ as He ministered in some-one’s life. It was always an awesome thing for me to experience – so much so, that I regularly could not wait to share with my fellow church members what it was that the Lord said or did. In that church, we had an early-morning men’s prayer meeting every Wednesday. It was a time when men were Continue reading “He Was more Religious than Real”
God Wants our Being before Our Doing
A friend made a comment on one of my blog posts recently, highlighting that, “Fear not is one of, if not THE most commonly used phrase in God’s word.” Not having thought of it like that, I decided to get my concordance out and check. My friend is right. Using them in their correct context, the words “fear not” “do not fear” “do not be afraid” “you shall not fear” can be found approximately sixty-six times in the Old Testament and Continue reading “God Wants our Being before Our Doing”