You’ve probably heard the story by now about Chad Holtz, the United Methodist pastor who was removed for his views on hell. Holtz claims after he posted entries on Facebook and personal blog about his doubting a literal hell, the congregants at Marrow’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Henderson, N.C. asked him to resign his [...]
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A pulpit, a pastor, and a hellacious controversy
Posted by Harry A. Gaylord on March 25, 2011
http://sunandshield.wordpress.com/2011/03/25/a-pulpit-a-pastor-and-a-hellacious-controversy/
Reluctance to confess my faults
Confessing one’s sins is a religious ritual that dates back to commandments under Mosaic law (Leviticus 5:1-5; Numbers 5:6-7). It was also part of John the Baptist’s ministry (Mark 1:5). James 5:16 tells us “[c]onfess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man [...]
Posted by Harry A. Gaylord on July 17, 2007
http://sunandshield.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/reluctance-to-confess-my-faults/
Beware of predators disguised as preachers
Earlier tonight I watched ABC’s 20/20 news story on “Preacher Predators.” It was truly sad to see how many men placed in positions of power in protestant churches are abusing children, but it didn’t surprise me. This is what happens when we put men on pedestals and why the scriptures teach us that no one [...]
Posted by Harry A. Gaylord on April 13, 2007
http://sunandshield.wordpress.com/2007/04/13/beware-of-predators-disguised-as-preachers/
I’ll see you in court, my fellow Christian!
I just read the controversial Christianity Today article entitled “Day of Reckoning” about Calvary Chapel today. When I read the part about the lawsuit and countersuit over assets for the Calvary Satellite Network, it brought two scriptures to mind: “And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide [...]
Posted by Harry A. Gaylord on February 18, 2007
http://sunandshield.wordpress.com/2007/02/18/ill-see-you-in-court-my-fellow-christian/
A little leaven leavens the whole lump
“It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father’s wife. And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. … [...]
Posted by Harry A. Gaylord on February 7, 2007
http://sunandshield.wordpress.com/2007/02/07/a-little-leaven-leavens-the-whole-lump/
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