Next month, at its provincial synod, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA) is considering a proposal about LGBTI clergy and same-sex civil unions. The proposal states that, “clergy who identify as LGBTI and are in legal same-sex civil unions should be licensed to minister in our parishes”. It also suggests that “prayers of blessing”… Continue reading A terribly bad Anglican proposal
The horror of hell and planting churches
We are familiar with the idea of separation. We’ve all experienced it at one time or another. Jesus taught that at the end of this age there is going to be a separation. According to Jesus, this world is not going to continue forever. There will be a supernatural end, a cataclysmic event, a universal… Continue reading The horror of hell and planting churches
Jesus said don’t fear ISIS terrorists
On 16 July 2016 a faction of the army in Turkey tried to take control of the government in a coup. Soldiers, tanks and F16 Jet Fighters invaded Istanbul. 280 people were killed, but ultimately the coup failed. TIME magazine called it: Turkey’s long night of the soul. The good news was that the… Continue reading Jesus said don’t fear ISIS terrorists
Social Justice or compassion?
The latest evangelical ministry buzz word is “social justice”. It seems that if you are not involved in “justice” ministries, you may not be that legit or relevant. This view is probably in reaction to the evangelical church’s silence and perceived silence on important social issues. The silence of a large swathe of the… Continue reading Social Justice or compassion?
The worst enemy ever
A couple of months ago, a man with a severe peanut allergy died after eating a curry from a restaurant whose owner repeatedly ignored warnings that he could be putting customers’ lives at risk. Paul Wilson was found dead after buying a takeaway containing peanuts from a Indian restaurant. The restaurant owner is on… Continue reading The worst enemy ever