Of the 4 Gospels, I tend to prefer Matthew. Mark is a bit terse, Luke a bit more lovey-dovey, but John is a bit too ethereal. Matthew has an edge of harshness that sets off the story well. Perhaps it… (View Post)

I think arguing from such fixed views is unlikely to progress, but much more likely to further entrench views. The same comes from arguing politics with relatives with polar opposite views over the f… (View Post)

It reminds me of a conversation with an elderly member of my congregation in a study group. She had thought she wasn't a good enough Christian to officially join, but after a while she realised … (View Post)

Surely that was the Wagner Group mutiny. (View Post)

I would find an excuse not to meet up. Explain that you are wanting to continue attending, and therefore open to his ministry, but not wanting a one to one. There is also the risk that you could prec… (View Post)