Rowland Croucher
Poverty and Wealth
AN INVITATION FROM MANNA GUM & THE SEEDS NETWORK March 2009 Dear friends, From the middle of this week until early April, many of us will receive a payment of $900-$950 from the Government as part of its economic stimulus package. Before rushing out to the shopping mall, consider this for a moment: 1. The […]
A Wonderful Alternative to War
Can I encourage everyone (who hasn’t already read it) to read a book called “Three Cups Of Tea”. This book tells the story of mountain climber Greg Mortenson who, after failing to summit K2 in northern Pakistan, found himself being cared for by the people of Korphe, a small village of the Balti people who […]
The Problem With Hell
Hell is potentially a hot topic, and I approach it with some fear & trepidation. Yet it is an incredibly important topic, as, in it’s typically accepted form, Christians anticipate that many (possibly the majority) of people who have ever lived will spend eternity suffering there. Surely the expected permanent destination for so many people […]
We Don’t Blame God for Economic Hard Times
Sightings* 3/16/09 Economics — Martin E. Marty Virtually every church newsletter, denominational website, religious periodical, or other medium, disseminated in print or electronically, makes some reference to the economic situation in which all classes of Americans find themselves today. Local congregations’ offers of spiritual sustenance, community-sharing burdens, and hopes are still among the main and […]
The Problem With Hell [2]
The Problem With Hell: What Are the Hell Options? In a previous article, I discussed some of the problems with hell – that is, some problems with the traditional Christian view of hell being a place of permanent conscious punishment for those who haven’t been saved while alive on earth. This traditional view typically relies […]
Evolution is ‘only a theory’
I still haven’t found a creationist who would be willing to show that “gravity is only a theory” by jumping off the top of a tall building, even after I read to him the words of Scripture quoted to Jesus “He will bear you up … lest you dash your foot against a stone.” And, […]
Good News Bad News
A man comes home from work and was greeted by his wife. ‘I’ve got good news and bad news,’ she said. He swallowed hard and said he’d like the good news first. ‘The car’s air bag works,’ she said ***** Two men were relaxing after work and discussing a workmate’s marital problems. ‘The good news,’ […]
Sleeping pills and the elderly
by Dr Norman Swan Sleeping pills are commonly prescribed for older people, but any benefit is outweighed by the side effects – unsteadiness, falls and memory problems, researchers say. Despite the bad press about sleeping pills and despite the fact that you naturally tend to sleep less as you age, sleeping pills are still prescribed […]
Good News Bad News
Doctor: I have some good news and I have some bad news. Patient: What’s the good news? Doctor: The good news is that the tests you took showed that you have 24 hours to live. Patient: That’s the good news? What’s the bad news? Doctor: The bad news is that I forgot to call you […]
Christian mysticism
What Is A Christian Mystic? Jul 2nd, 2007 by Brian Robertson As with any religion, there are two types found within Christianity. The first is the tribal member. He or she favors a literal, concrete reading of Christianity, asserting that God is a judge with a rule book. Those who don’t play for “our team” […]
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