by Terry_Powell | Feb 10, 2015 | All, Christian Living in the Trenches |
Is a sense of shame always a bad thing? Many Bible teachers and counselors reply with a resounding “Yes!” There’s no place for shame in a Christian’s life, they insist. Thanks to forgiveness, and to our right standing with God owing to justification, we shouldn’t...
by Terry_Powell | Feb 3, 2015 | All |
I pleaded with him. To no avail, as it turned out. Ronnie * (not his real name) and I were on the patio behind my house. He was a 31-year-old divorcee with two young girls who adored him. Chronically depressed, he had tried a couple times to take his own life. “Next...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 26, 2015 | Church Leadership and Ministry |
Scene 1 He boldly claims that the viewer will receive a transfer of wealth from the world to their bank accounts. Debts will dissolve, they’ll get their dream house or a new car—and healing from debilitating disease to boot. If only… If only they’ll call and...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 21, 2015 | All
Occasionally I make the mistake of clicking my TV remote to see what is on various “Christian” channels. Once I paused during a sermon on faith, delivered by the pastor of an upscale mega church. He’s handsome, poised, articulate. Networks beam his messages across...
by Terry_Powell | Jan 15, 2015 | Church Leadership and Ministry |
Incredulous. That describes my reaction when I heard the renowned TV preacher say it. He isn’t among the materialistic media personalities who propagate a prosperity gospel in order to line their own pockets. His sermons accentuate sin, the cross, and a need for...
