Monthly Archives: August 2010

Friday Frivolity: Adam, Eve and the Pythons

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Wow.  It has been an insane week.  I have tried to write some blog posts, but work and life have just been so busy I haven’t got very far.  Anyhow, it’s Friday so you all deserve some frivolity 🙂 I’ve … Continue reading →

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Friday Frivolity: Youth Leadership

Posted on August 20, 2010 by

Ministering to teenagers is tough.  I once taught a confirmation class and it was one of the hardest things I think I’ve ever had to do.  I also once spent a week looking after teenagers at a Christian conference and … Continue reading →

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Out There: Eternal Security/Once Saved, Always Saved (OSAS)

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

Today I’d like to look at another doctrine that is out there in the Christian world.  It is usually called either the doctrine of “Eternal Security” or “Once Saved, Always Saved” (“OSAS”). In case you haven’t heard of it, this … Continue reading →

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Out There: The Prosperity Gospel

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

I’ve decided to write a few blog posts concerning certain doctrines which are out there in the Christian world at the moment.  Now, my entries are going to be rather critical of these teachings, but I think it needs to … Continue reading →

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Living life like the Max

Posted on August 14, 2010 by

Today is the feast day of one of my favourite Saints, the great St. Maximilian Kolbe. I’m not really sure why, but I can’t recall hearing stories of the lives of the Saints whilst I was growing up, despite being … Continue reading →

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Friday Frivolity: Songs of Praise

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

The BBC, or “The Beeb” as they’re affectionately known, produce a TV programme back in the UK called “Songs of praise”.  It is a fairly middle-of-the-road religious programme which is broadcast from a different church each week.  The show is usually composed of … Continue reading →

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“Blessed are the peacemakers…”

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

Next week is the anniversary of the death of Brother Roger of Taizé.  If you have never heard of this man then you have really been missing out… Although he lived much of his life in France, Brother Roger was originally from Switzerland, … Continue reading →

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