The Ambiguity of Benevolence

I will start by saying I can not prove the things that I suspect; but I will write about them in the event that someone is considering this crooked act. I am referring to the money hoarding that churches are participating in. I have never been apart of a church that has a benevolence fund, but I have had someone explain the purpose in such a fund. Benevolence is supposed to be a fund that is used for those in need; but this is not often the case. Since church is evolving into "big business", the benevolence fund is no doubt being viewed as a good ol savings account; probably managed by the deacons with no say from the pastor. These wicked things are the fuel that keep the hatred for church burning steady. Do you think benevolence funds are ambiguous? Are they being called benevolence and actually something else?

Shalom

Child preachers or just speakers?

This question was birthed out of an annoyed individuals spirit. I am that annoyed individual. I'm sure many of you have watched videos of children proclaiming all of the names of the Son of God with a keyboard or organ in the background. If you have not, I encourage you to look it up on youtube, and write how it made you feel.

A good friend of mine gave me a definition of preaching years ago. A wise preacher told him that preaching is spoken communication of divine truth with a view towards persuasion. So when should we draw the line concerning a person's ability to communicate and express God?

Shalom

Where's the gift?

Christian Blog Back in the early 1980s the Wendy's franchise launched a campaign slogan " Where's the beef?" The bun in the commercials was massive, but the patty was near microscopic in size. Well it is the 21st century and I want to know "Where's the gift?" There are an excessive amount of people, liberally speaking in tongues openly on mics, however I have not heard any interpretation. Well, maybe when I was a kid, but not lately. Maybe I misinterpreted what Paul said about having an interpreter. I still want to know "Where's the Gift?" So speak out about it. Drop some knowledge on me.

Shalom