It used to be Ann Landers and Dear Abby, now it's Rhona. Do they really help? These columns are put in the Life section of the newspaper, I suppose, for their entertainment value. I wonder if anyone ever seriously thinks they can solve their problems by the advice they get from these sources. There are a number of problems with the advice columns. Let's start with the … [Read more...] about Take my advice… Don’t Read Advice Columns!
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Did He Really Say That?
What does the way you talk reveal about your soul? Jesus said, "the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart." Well, what does the way you talk reveal about your soul? Does it reveal uncleanness and filthy thinking? Does it reveal bitterness and angry contention and disagreeability? Does it reveal meanness of spirit? On the other hand, does the abundance of … [Read more...] about Did He Really Say That?
are these policemen the bad guys?
Two headlines caught my eye last week: Officer used undue force, judge rules Robbery, assault charges urged against two B.C. police officers I could link to them, but newspaper links expire fairly quickly. The first was in the Times-Colonist on Saturday, Jan 30, the second in the T-C on Jan 27. Unfortunately such headlines are not that unusual, but that is not a … [Read more...] about are these policemen the bad guys?
Is Christianity dead in Canada?
Perhaps our headline is a bit of a misleading question. In a country where churches are seen in almost every community, one can hardly say Christianity is dead. A better question might be, "is Christianity dying?" The general impression many people have might be "Yes". We hear news of various churches closing their doors, ((see, for example, this notice of a church closing in … [Read more...] about Is Christianity dead in Canada?