Many churches and denominations have embraced a progressive sexual ethic in keeping with the spirit of our age. Behaviour and practices that have for hundreds of years been considered wrong, are now being condoned and celebrated, particularly in the sexual arena. Cohabitation, same-sex unions and transgender ideology, to name a few. In the name of… Continue reading Jesus’ letter to progressive churches
Author: Pastorfish
Would the real Christian please stand up?
What is a Christian? This is a good question in today’s world. Some would say a “good” person, someone who tries to be kind, loving, neighbourly, humble and doesn’t curse in traffic. Others would say a churchgoer or religious person. Still others might say someone who lives by the golden rule: do to others as… Continue reading Would the real Christian please stand up?
Christmas is good and dangerous
Most people tend to feel very fuzzy and sentimental about the Christmas season. Pictures of good-natured elves and quaint Christmas lights dominate our Instagram. We hear songs of saintly Christmas cheer and how the world will be a better place if we could only like each other more. Before you accuse me of being the… Continue reading Christmas is good and dangerous
Wisdom for life from a master-builder
We are constantly in need of wisdom if we are going to live successfully because we are not born with complete knowledge of all things. We need input from the outside. The Bible is input from the outside – the best kind of input: revelation from God himself. In a world of differing worldviews and… Continue reading Wisdom for life from a master-builder
Abortion and magic baby-dust
Abortion, the intentional termination of pregnancy, has been practiced since ancient times all across the world. The first recorded mention of it is from Egypt dated 1550 BC. Over the centuries, governments and cultures have cyclically embraced and condemned abortion across the world. In South Africa, abortion was fully legalized in 1997. A woman, or… Continue reading Abortion and magic baby-dust