By Dennis Messimer The first time I saw her, she was dressed all in black. Her long, straight hair framed a slender, pale face. Her mother had invited us to a discussion with some members of a cult. Eventually the cult members excused themselves, and as they were being escorted out, I was left […]
By Dennis Messimer About 15 years ago at a conference in South Africa, we were told about acongregation high up in the Drakenberg Mountains, which had split. A second building had been built about 150 yards from the first building. The plea was made to have the local authorities lock both buildings until they […]
By Dennis Messimer Recently we were at our friend Jim’s house, enjoying homemade ice cream. Among the guests were several international students. Jim asked a student from Taiwan how people in Taiwan worshipped. Soon we heard an explanation that included incense burning and “god money.” Then Jim asked the student if he worshipped here […]
By Tito Pel Christians are blessed with the privilege of coming before the throne of God. Of course, our worship of God will always be found lacking. Even when we desire to worship God properly, certain things can become barriers to our worship. Simple things like hitting the wrong note while singing, a malfunction […]
By Tito Pel Having been in the ministry more than 20 years, I have heard many different comments after a Sunday worship celebration. Here are some of them: “I enjoyed the singing.” “I enjoyed the preaching.” “I appreciate the prayers.” “I liked the Communion meditation.” “I was blessed.” “Your message kept me awake.” If […]
