I read in Spurgeon today: In deepest sorrow through conscious failure, or in trials and difficulties through faithfulness to his name, we can ever plead with God what Christ is. God is ever well pleased with him””ever occupied with him as risen from the dead...
This continues our look at cults. In a previous post (scroll down for that blog entry) we saw the first four — and essential — characteristics that define a cult. These two additional characteristics complete the list of those “markers” that...
Why is it so important to solidly and specifically define a cult? If you asked the average American, he or she would define a cult as 1) a religious group that has more “extreme” religious beliefs and practices than he or she would have and 2) they are...
You've probably seen the news about a previously-unknown cult in northern New Mexico, led by a man who claims to be the Messiah. He was recently jailed on sex charges related to his practice of lying in bed with young girls who are virgins. This man was also...
Let's take a break from polygamy, shall we? Here's what I'm reading or have read in the last few months: Charles H. Spurgeon's Treasury of David. (Ongoing: I'm almost halfway through. ) Tony Hillerman's The Fallen Man. Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad Irene...
