After much thought and deliberation, it is my considered opinion that Santa should be fired, or a least be given a voluntary retirement package. He’s done a good job over the years, who can deny that, but his time has come and he has reached his expiry date. Before you get irate over the proposed… Continue reading Santa should be fired
Why forgiveness must be unconditional, not conditional
Should I always forgive someone who has harmed or hurt me, or should I only forgive if that person repents? I have friends who have been harmed in many ways. One friend recalls how an overzealous corporal humiliated him in the army in front of others. Another friend remembers the pain of a close friend… Continue reading Why forgiveness must be unconditional, not conditional
What is the mission of the church? (part 1)
You may be surprised to know that this is a hotly debated subject in Christian circles. One would assume that church leaders would be more united in answering this vital question. Why does the church exist? What is the church’s primary goal? There are a wide variety of views.
Show me the money
Paul and Janice Crouch, the founders of Trinity Broadcasting Network, built up a single Christian station into the world’s largest Christian television network. And things have turned out well for them. The network’s donors help fund generous salaries of R4 million a year for Paul and R3.5 million for his wife, Janice. There are other perks as… Continue reading Show me the money
Do you like God, but dislike the Bible?
I’m sure you have many friends who claim to be very spiritual, who love connecting with “God”, enjoy “feeling” his universal love, and even go on “spiritual” retreats and meditations. God is viewed as the life-giving force we all need to connect to, he is the Universe that empowers all life. These friends just love… Continue reading Do you like God, but dislike the Bible?