Theme 2024 – Unchanging God
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL The past few decades have seen the emergence and rapid rise of cultural changes in society and the world that have impacted greatly on the lives of peoples and nations. Most of these changes are ideologies that are opposed to the Christian faith, and in fact have contributed to the decline […]
Modernism (Part 62) – The New World Order
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 62) BACK TO BASICS February 19, 2023 Today’s readings: Leviticus 19:1-2,17-18Psalm 103:1-4,8,10,12-131 Corinthians 3:16-23Matthew 5:38-48 Today’s readings provide much input on the life and mission of Christians in the world. Unfortunately, most of these are no longer happening. This is especially the case with the onslaught of modernism in the world […]
Modernism (Part 61) – The New World Order
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 61) THE NEW WORLD ORDER February 17, 2023Today’s readings: Genesis 11:1-9Psalm 33:10-15Mark 8:34-9:1 Modernism at its core is looking to the well-being of man but at the sacrifice of the righteousness of God. In its fullest expression, it is looking to man as god. It is total dependence on man, with […]
Modernism (Part 60) – Failing to See or Understand
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 60) FAILING TO SEE OR UNDERSTAND February 14, 2023Today’s reading: Mark 8:14-21 Today’s gospel points out more things to us about modernism. Jesus reminded his disciples of the two times he multiplied the loaves and fishes (v.18b-20). Liberals and modernists in the Church say there was no miraculous multiplication, but rather […]
Modernism (Part 59) – Overturning Jesus’ Teachings – 2
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 59) OVERTURNING JESUS’ TEACHINGS – 2 February 12, 2023 Today’s readings: Matthew 5:17-37 In today’s gospel reading, Jesus teaches about a number of things. What he taught was obviously needed to be heard during that time. But Jesus’ teachings are timeless, and so what he taught then has also much relevance […]
AFFL (Part 158) – The Ridiculous, Inane and Simply Stupid – 15
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL ASSAULTS ON FAITH, FAMILY AND LIFE(Part 158) THE RIDICULOUS, INANE AND SIMPLY STUPID – 15 February 10, 2023 The stupidity of woke continues unabated, especially in the West. ————————————————————————————— Canadian university to put feminine hygiene product dispensers in men’s bathrooms ————————————————————————————— Anthony MurdochThu Feb 9, 2023 Listen to this article0:00 / 3:011XBeyondWords LONDON, […]
Modernism (Part 58) – Modernism and Creation
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL MODERNISM(Part 58) MODERNISM AND CREATION February 7, 2023 Today’s readings: Genesis 1:20-2:4aMark 7:1-13 In today’s gospel, we have a good definition of modernism. Jesus says to the Pharisees and scribes, “In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts.” (Mk 7:7). Modernism in the Church is all about going […]
Theme 2023 (Part 14) – Faith Based on God and not Man
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2023(Part 14) FAITH BASED ON GOD AND NOT MAN February 5, 2023 Today’s reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Paul tells the Corinthians that “your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.” (v.5). Today the authentic Christian faith is threatened by modernism, by which […]
Theme 2023 (Part 13) – Be Men
FROM THE SERVANT GENERAL OUR THEME FOR 2023(Part 13) BE MEN February 3, 2023 There are many different translations of the Bible. Some modern ones adapt words and phrases to the current culture. Others, the liberal ones, try to avoid specific references to male-female gender. While these adaptations can be helpful in some cases, it […]