October, 2010 (4)

  • Pharisee and Prostitute (7:36-50)

    Why did the religious leaders of the day refuse to be baptised by John or to submit to Jesus?  Why did the taxcollectors and sinners come to Jesus so gladly?  Why was Simon the pharisee so discourteous to Jesus?  And why did a prostitute burst into tears in his presence?   Luke…

  • To drink or not to drink?

    To drink or not to drink: that is the question.  Over the years, I have been asked many times to give my advice on the subject of alcohol.  May a Christian drink “in moderation” or should we abstain completely?  I was asked the question again a few days ago.  I…