Evil Spirits and Electricity Problems
This is why Africa does not need more government aid. This is why Africa does not simply need more wells or more shoes or more schools.
Until the underlying worldview is addressed, there will not be change in Africa. This is why Africa needs the gospel to penetrate its worldview.
Watching Their Flocks By Night: An Advent Meditation on Vigilance and Violence
The point in all this is that these shepherds were likely rough and violent men. They had to be. So it’s a bit shocking and strange to find the angels appearing to these men, of all people. Thugs might be standing around in our Nativity sets. That scene around the manger might be a bit more scandalous than we had ever imagined.
Let me suggest another: these heresies are finding a resurgence because too many Protestants misunderstand the Reformation doctrine of sola scriptura. Too many Christians mistake “Scripture alone” as if it were a license for them to read the Bible alone—to read it apart from other people. You know the idea: “All I need is me and my Bible.” But that’s not what it means. It means that Scripture is alone authoritative, not that your personal (“alone”) interpretation of Scripture is authoritative.
When Bulletins Explode All Over Visitors
Just because it’s Christmas doesn’t mean you need to over-stuff your bulletin. That will scare people away. Welcome people with simple communication that doesn’t overwhelm them. It’s a service to your visitors and a service to your ministries.
You Can Own This (Potentially Haunted) Antique Sword
If you have $150 lying around, you could be the owner of this awesome antique sword, which dates back to the 1700s. I know what you’re thinking: Only $150? For a sword from the 1700s? What a bargain!
Oh, there’s one little catch: According to its 76-year-old owner, this sword is haunted.