It’s Fire Prevention Week

Just wanted to let you know that this week is Fire Prevention Week. Per the official NFPA sign below, you are encouraged to ”prevent home fires October 5-11, 2008″. You may start home fires any other week.

On Self-promotion in Christianity

I’ve always found it curious that Jesus would heal people and then give them strict instructions not to publicize it. But we see that when they ignored his instructions, the crowds grew so great that Jesus could no longer move freely among the people and had to retreat to private places. So there was a legitimate reason to keep things hush-hush. No, Jesus wasn’t a showman like Benny Hinn.

But what about today’s Christianity? I’ve been thinking lately of the tendency I’ve had in times past to promote my church instead of promoting Christ. And I’m beginning to conclude that we need to be Jesus-focused, not ‘ministry’-focused. A local radio station (WMUZ, FM103.5 in Detroit) promotes itself as “the light”, even though Jesus said that he was the light of the world. Jesus also stated that we (Christians) are the light of the world, but what about a Christian-based business? Is it also the light? I think not. WMUZ is definitely not the light – the radio station clearly explains that it is not a ministry, but a business. Their loyalty is first to their advertisers, then to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. (The station’s general manager explained the distinction in person on the Bob Dutko show.) And this is a bit frightening, since Jesus stated that no one can serve two masters.

Jesus is the Reason for the Season

I hate Santa Claus. Every year when Christmas comes around, I can’t help but think that Santa is next to the devil. Before you flame me, please realize I’m not saying that Santa is bad, or that “Saint” Nicholas was not a good, godly man.

Sexiness is next to godliness

Since one of my pet peeves is undefined acronyms, please be advised that CCM in this post stands for “Contemporary Christian Music”.

Satire mode on. Today I’m Martin Luther and Paul the Apostle combined.

I’ve finally figured it out! I’ve discovered the key to 21st century Christianity! Yes! I’ve discovered that to be a spiritual role model in the church that Jesus Christ started 1977 years ago, you have to be sexy! That’s right! Just look at all the beautiful Christian music artists out there. Oooh they’re hot! Boy, I could just watch them onstage all day. Forget what they’re singing…I just want to watch them! They are sizz-lin’! You see, we’ve finally discovered that the key to Christianity is outward appearance. The world’s been saying it all along, and we’re finally catching on. To become great in the kingdom of God, you gotta be SEXY!