Archive for November, 2005

Speaking of shenanigans…

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Amongst my reading this morning, I ran across a video clip of Suzanne Hinn, wife of (infamous) pastor Benny Hinn. This video is apparently from 1999 but this was the first I had seen of it.
In the video clip, Mrs. Hinn runs from side to side on a stage, yelling into a microphone. [...]

How many reprobates does it take to screw in a light bulb?

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

My subscription to Charisma magazine lapsed some time back. I wish it weren’t so. If for no other reason, Charisma makes for good reading because of the level-headed, critical look at the charismatic world that editor J. Lee Grady provides in his monthly editorial columns. And if that’s not enough to pay [...]

Clergy ethics and sexual abuse

Sunday, November 13, 2005

In seminary, I received no ethical training. My former denomination provided no ethical training and no ethical guidelines. Numerous times when I have inquired about such policies, I was either ignored, told that unethical behavior will not occur in our denomination/diocese, or have been given ambiguous information that provides no real guidance. [...]

Are you a soldier?

Friday, November 4, 2005

I rose at 5 a.m. today to start on all the things ahead of me. After working to get several things together at home, I went to my Hebrew exegesis class. I left the class early and headed straight for Atlanta, to Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem. There was some Army business [...]

For All the Saints

Tuesday, November 1, 2005

Today is All Saints Day, when the Church remembers the saints, known and unknown. We thank God for the faithful lives of his people who have provided worthy examples of righteousness for our emulation.
One of my favorite hymns is “For All the Saints.” It provides adequate reflection on the focus of this day. [...]