I don't do this a lot, but I'd like to shamelessly plug some blogs I follow. Okay, I guess that's what I'm doing when I post links, but no one likes a know it all. Enough already. Anyway, what I was trying to say was, I've read a lot of interesting material on Christmas lately and would like to share. And none of it's directly from me, so that's kind of like two presents in one. Yeah.
For thoughts on Santa (been pondering that one) and the consolation that I'm actually stronger than the Hulk read www.brittmooney.com, aptly titled, "Some thoughts on Christmas." You won't regret it, if only for the picture.
For thoughts on stress (and my wife had fun laughing at me as I stressed after I read this) head over to falsani.blogspot.com for "...the Present of Presence". Yes, I still stressed, but that's human nature for you. The post is still good.
What does Burger King have in common with Christmas? Check out www.outofur.com if you really want to know.
Comments are welcome, as I enjoy good discussion. Whatever the case, enjoy the holidays.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Meanwhile, Back in the Rest of the World...
I was visiting with a friend who teaches in a haukwan a while back, and he recommended a place for pizza. The food was cheap, and not too hard to swallow. I couldn't argue with that, so we stopped in for dinner. Also, he added as we chose a table, the owner is a Christian.
The owner saw us pray over our pizza and smiled. She ran to the back and returned holding a book. She gave us a thumbs up as I read the author's name. Benny Hinn. We politely nodded our understanding as I felt an uneasiness in my gut. Really? Him?
My friend noted Korean friends claiming to be blessed by his ministry. He also related a story of going to two church services. The first sermon argued from Scripture against the Prosperity Gospel, and the second argued for it. I would guess my friend's notes from the first came in handy for the second.
Stories abound of the damage this false gospel is doing. It may be at least partially responsible for the current financial mess. It gives the middle class a hope that's misleading and the poor one that's false. It may be a blessing to those who have and want more, but what happens to the least of these?
All that to say, I don't use the term false gospel often or lightly. Let's call it what it is.
The owner saw us pray over our pizza and smiled. She ran to the back and returned holding a book. She gave us a thumbs up as I read the author's name. Benny Hinn. We politely nodded our understanding as I felt an uneasiness in my gut. Really? Him?
My friend noted Korean friends claiming to be blessed by his ministry. He also related a story of going to two church services. The first sermon argued from Scripture against the Prosperity Gospel, and the second argued for it. I would guess my friend's notes from the first came in handy for the second.
Stories abound of the damage this false gospel is doing. It may be at least partially responsible for the current financial mess. It gives the middle class a hope that's misleading and the poor one that's false. It may be a blessing to those who have and want more, but what happens to the least of these?
All that to say, I don't use the term false gospel often or lightly. Let's call it what it is.
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