A tortoise was making his way across the lawn when all of a sudden he was nastily mugged by a ruthless gang of snails. Later, when the tortoise reported the crime at the police station, the officer asked him if he could describe any of his attackers. The tortoise replied, “Oh officer, it all happened… Continue reading What is the Trinity? (and why is it important?)
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Should women be pastors?
Apparently the latest trend is for husbands and their wives to “co-pastor” and “co-lead” churches. On trendy churches’ websites there is most times a picture of the dynamic ministry duo introducing themselves as “pastors so-and-so”. Is this right? Should churches be lead by couples? Perhaps even more controversially, should churches be lead by women? 1… Continue reading Should women be pastors?
The truth about prophecy
Many Christian leaders today claim to be prophets or to have the gift of prophecy. In many African cities you may feel inferior if your church doesn’t have a resident prophet. Prophets are forever sharing the visions and messages they have apparently received from God. The increase in the phenomena of prophecy is to a… Continue reading The truth about prophecy
The truth about speaking in tongues
Speaking in tongues is probably in the top 3 issues that Christians disagree on. Speaking in tongues, I hope to show you, is not what many Christians think it is and not what is happening in many churches today. The Bible, not our experience, must always be our highest authority in doctrine and practice. Disclaimer… Continue reading The truth about speaking in tongues
Why you can trust the Bible
I was listening to SMILE FM this week and Riaan Swiegelaar, a psychic medium, was on air. He offers “advice on challenges in different areas of your life and can connect with loved ones that have passed on”. You phone in, tell him your birth date and he lets you know what direction to take. … Continue reading Why you can trust the Bible