June 9, 2019 In September 1774, a group of men representing 12 of the original 13 colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss human rights. These colonial leaders believed their rights as Englishmen were being abused. They addressed their grievances to King George III of England, who only responded with more political abuses. So, in May 1775, this […]
THE INEVITABLE END OF THE SEXUAL REVOLUTION
June 2, 2019 Flip Wilson was an African-American comedian with a variety show in the late 60s and early 70s. Time Magazine featured him on their cover and called him “TV’s first black superstar.” One of his alter-egos regularly on the show was known as Geraldine Jones, when Wilson would dress in drag to play the character. Sayings […]
EVANGELISM INCLUDES PROSTELYIZING
May 26, 2019 According to Mirriam-Webster’s dictionary, to proselytize is to induce someone to convert to one’s faith. Similarly, Oxford Dictionary defines it as, to convert or attempt to convert someone from one religion, belief or opinion to another. And so, a proselyte is a person who has changed from one opinion, religious belief or sect to […]
HAS AUTHENTICITY REPLACED HOLINESS
May 19, 2019 A few years ago, we had an interesting conversation with Glen Massey, who was at that time our College Pastor. The wewere the other Alliance pastors. He was talking about how college students valued what he called authenticityin worship. We asked what that meant. He said, they don’t like things to be too polished – too rehearsed – […]