One of the terms or concepts very often used in the evangelical movement in which I spent a good part of my life was that of having a ‘personal relationship’ with Jesus. And it is in this ‘personal relationship’, so defined, that ‘salvation’ and the hope of ‘heaven’ is, for many, so vital. Continue Reading
The concept of a God who is aware and cares about everything that goes on in our lives is almost unbelievable – and, indeed to many, it is a fantasy. Of the millions of people who pray to this God every moment of every day – is it really conceivable that he can hear, far less be concerned and interested in them? How often have we heard someone say – ‘Even if there is a God – why would he be interested in me – he must have much bigger concerns on his mind.’ Continue Reading