Father Forgotten

“And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,  and the hearts of the children to their fathers,  lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.” Malachi 4:6 In the years leading up to the notorious events that would later be infamously called the Dudus affair, my writing hit a … More Father Forgotten

Pentecost Sunday

The Sunday of this weekend will be celebrated as Pentecost Sunday.  To this end I re-publish my article on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit,  (click for article) which seeks to place the narrative of Pentecost within a broader context than that ascribed by a narrow sectarian religious perspective or even as presently understood within the classic Judeo-Christian worldview.  As long … More Pentecost Sunday

Revive, Renew, Reform

Undoubtedly one of the most refreshing publications to come across my path recently is Church on Fire: Australian commentary on renewal and revival, an anthology edited by Geoff Waugh. Indeed, my Christian walk owed its beginnings to a similar publication, Like a mighty wind – a first-hand account of the Indonesian Christian revival by Mel Tari, … More Revive, Renew, Reform

The Dark Side of Christianity

 The good cop / bad cop strategy employed by law enforcement in extracting information is extremely effective because fear and flattery are most efficient tools for mind control. Either can be used to break down the defenses of the most reluctant spirit, but when applied together alternately, with increasing intensity, almost invariably, results are guaranteed. The … More The Dark Side of Christianity