Lessons for America from Nigeria – Archbishop Stands Against Homosexuality

While America gleefully watches the antics and blatant portrayals of the gay life in films and on TV the leader of some 17 million Anglicans in Nigeria says, no way.

Angles for Novices

The Bible has innumerable references to angels. The Bible has been in fact the very reason for the increasing popularity of angels. You even have angel gift items extensively available in markets. Angels are not glorified human beings according to the Bible. They were created by the almighty and are not supposed to marry or reproduce like humans. Angels are akin to a company, they are a sort of association and not a race, which has descended from a common ancestor.

Song of Bernadette - Film Review

The Song of Bernadette is a dramatization of Franz Werfel's Popular book about Bernadette Soubirous, who had visions of the blessed Virgin Mary in Lourdes.

Ultra-Dispensationalism: A Personal Testimony

Author is one of our senior Grace Pastors who has faithfully stood in the defense and confirmation of Paul's gospel for longer than any one can remember. Having authored a number of popular booklets he has brought many dear saints into a fuller knowledge of the Word, rightly divided, through the written page. We are sure you're going to enjoy his insights on the subject of Ultra-Dispensationalism.

Healing the Great Divide

There are no short cuts to healing the divisions we see in this world. We have a diversity of viewpoints and perspectives. The illusion is that we must somehow convince others of our viewpoint. If we could only convince others that we are right then all would be well. This goal is unattainable. A more attainable goal would be to accept others as they are and to release the need to fix or change them. Do this and your influence will increase.

Devotional Thought - Rocks

One of the benefits of living in a coastal country in Africa is that the beach is not far away. I have always found the sound of the ocean to have a calming effect when I am in a stressful situation. And after this particular week, I needed the calming effect!

Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables?

Jesus often spoke in parables to illustrate what the Kingdom of God would be like? Why did Jesus speak in parables rather than just speaking more directly about the Kingdom of God? Did he speak in parables so that the people would better understand what he meant or did he have another reason?

Bible Study-The Gospel According to Mark 1:9-11

1) Compare the latter half of verse five with the last part of verse nine. 9At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 5 they were baptized by him in the Jordan River Mark 1:5 (NIV)

Hitler Will Judge Us!

Hitler's Nazi Germany will rise up in judgment against our hypocritical nations!

Tolerance is Intellegence

And what we are seeing in the world regarding sectarian, fundamentalist aggressiveness is troubling. And we are seeing it more and more.

Keeping The Faith

Confused and alone five year old Christy watched as her mother was jailed, injured, made homeless, and abandoned by family and friends. Christy grew up wondering how people justified telling her to hate her mother while teaching her that God is love.

Gautam Buddha

Gautam Buddha, I know I am too small for even writing about. Whenever I think about Him, I can see the devil in me, maybe because I am just trying to relate myself with a line that has no start and no end.

The Holy Trinity In Literature

The Holy Spirit is the communion or fellowship of Father and Son, and that it is as this that each person proceeds.

How I Conquered Suicidal Despair And Discovered Enduring Hope

Soon, I was bombarded with thoughts of suicide day and night. I did not really want to die. But, I did want the pain to end. I wanted those who treated me unjustly to suffer the pain of loss and rejection I had experienced. I wanted them to feel indescribable anguish and guilt for conditional love. I wanted them to forever grieve the day they rejected me. I wanted them to pay for the pain and emotional distress they caused me. I wanted justice and suicide was the way I chose to seek it.

Integrity Is Not Optional

Sometimes no one else would know. But if your endeavor is to receive the blessing of God, integrity is indispensable.