I cannot believe the drivel that comes from the mouths of so-called preachers on 'Christian' television. Dunno what sort of Bible they're reading, but it sure ain't the same as mine.

I've kept my mouth shut for too long, but it is time for right-thinking believers (some would say way past) to speak out against this cancer within the Body of Christ, the unbiblical, heretical nonsense that passes for Christian doctrine, particularly in pentecostal/charismatic circles, and the weak, morally lax, biblically ignorant, and practically useless Christians they produce.

It is time for these hucksters to be named and shamed, these rabid wolves who grow fat and rich on money they have extorted from gullible followers, and shamelessly peddle their false teaching.


The Paul Crouches, Benny Hinns, Kenneth Copelands, John Avanzinis, Fred Prices, etc, etc. The list is almost endless.

If they had any reverence for God, as they claim to, they would repent, give back their ill-gotten gain, and start preaching the gospel.

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.....pretty good move, I'd say.
Do we have anything like this in Aus?

 Joyce Meyer Ministries: for the yr ended 31.12.08, total revenue over $110 million, including over $93 million in contributions received. That's contributions from partners (supporters?) and people watching the programs across the world. That's a lot of money people. $17 million in investments and net assets (at bok value) of over $42 million. I'm pretty sure lots of corporations would kill for that sort of revenue stream!!

At least these are based on audited financials published on the ministry website, even though the level of detail in there would shame any self-respecting first year articled clerk. Whatever.

Benny Hinn Ministries does not publish its financial statements, but simply a pie chart showing income distribution - no figures. Audit reports for the past few years are included, but no financials. Hmmmm.
Plus, I've just seen a report on yahoo.com saying that Suzanne Hinn filed for divorce on Feb 1. Double hmmm. If the settlement goes to court, this could make very interesting reading.

But what are the chances that the bunch of sheep that hang on every word that comes out Benny's mouth will allow his personal failings to cloud his 'message', eh?

Kenneth Copeland has not a whisper of anything resembling financial reports on the KCM website. He's got plenty to say about how we can all give to the ministry, though.

Is the world's love affair with Toyota coming to an end? Considering that recalls of the Prius have now begun in Australia as well, plus news out of South Africa that Toyota knew way back in 2008 that the 2008 Auris had steering wheel problems.....hmmm, 'everything keeps going right' was the Toyota refrain when I was growing up.....what irony!

As a life-long Toyota fan, having driven solid, reliable simple cars that got from A to B without any fuss....I am disappointed and slightly chagrined. Oh well, looks my 2002 Camry is going strong.

And Honda's in on the act as well.

Maybe, it's the end of the legend of Japanese quality.....how the European car manufacturers must be smiling!!!

Aaaargh.......Benji wants to know how the baby's going to come out......!!!

We both passed him on to the other, until he finally went "Oh, I know how the baby's going to come out......through the belly button!"

Mum said yes, and changed the subject!!!!

Oh, the questions that are still on the way!!!

Can u imagine buying Benji t-shirts in Perth for $3.00 (not second hand!)?? We just did, in Bangalore. Decent cotton ones. Suited for the Perth weather. Went to a little mall near Brigade Road called Safina Plaza. There's some sort of handicrafts exhibition going on.......Joyz kinda went crazy and we've got some really groovy stuff, for the house and gifts for folks in Perth. Nice exchange rate, but Westpac slugs you these ridiculous foreign credit card usage fees - AAAAAAARGHHHH!!!!

The pounds appear to be staying off.....more or less. I've figured that if I keep the carbs, dairy and snacky stuff to a minimum and do a bit of walking every day, tis quite easy to keep things in control.

Nice to see my toes again.

Wintering in Bangalore is interesting......a far cry from the hot, humid and sweat-soaked week in Kerala.
There's a bit of a nip in the air, especially at night. I prefer the heat....at least, that way, I could sweat off the extra baggage! This way, I'm reduced to taking the stairs instead of the lift to the sixth floor in order to work off the fab food.
Sigh.