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As those of us who grew up in the black church know full well, things are done a little differently at times. The Spirit needs to flow more heavily through a family member of the pastor. The big girl is kept in the choir to make it look bigger in some places. And every Sunday is a fashion show that would put ‘Operation Runway’ to shame. But never have I seen something the likes of what Bishop Eddie Long has allegedly been doing in order to save face amidst some much needed PR. Any... Read Full Story

Yannick Brea, 55, who was slashed to death by son, is taken from her Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, home. (Source: NY Daily News) Back to the “Making us all look bad” department: Have you heard about this terrible story involving a disgruntled actor from “Ugly Betty”? [Actor Michael Brea of ' Ugly Betty ' fame] Convinced his church-going mom was possessed by Satan, a Scripture-spouting killer hacked her to death with a 3-foot sword as she knelt in their apartment, police sources said... Read Full Story

You would think if Abraham came down from Mount Sinai fresh from a conversation with God these days, the chat would have been a skosh different, no? Perhaps, the angel of the Lord would have mentioned the kerfuffle on MySpace, the mysteries of big-name religious figures refusing to follow like-minded folk on Twitter, the dangers of texting while driving and for the love of God (well, himself), why is Bristol Palin still on “Dancing With the Stars.” Most likely the first modern Commandment... Read Full Story

Ah yes. Another scintillating video from Cross Eyed (or video evangelism). While on a sabbatical of my own this week, I ran across a delightful chiding from none other than John MacArthur . Since the inception, “well wishers” to The Writing on the Wall have tried to tell me I’ve been a little harsh on one Joel Osteen (namely our landmark series on “ Victoria’s Secret “). Sure, I think he’s corralling a ton of lukewarm sheep in the manger ready for slaughter. Yes, I believe his Caspar... Read Full Story

An age-old question among Christ followers revolves around… the lottery. I know, don’t you feel dirty reading that? And why? Because while you have been told gambling is a sin, you’re all ridden with angst that you can’t get some of that money. No worries. I hate lotto players too.Vehemently. In Mexico, visit this house of the... drug Lord? This story from the USA Today creates a different conundrum : If a drug kingpin builds a church, will God inhabit the praises of those people... Read Full Story

It’s been said, “There aren’t words large enough to describe Jesus.” Well, let’s make that real estate as well. While Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, we have known our Savior also has a summer cottage in Rio de Janeiro . There he stands, high atop a mountain in a tropical climate becoming the centerpiece of postcards everywhere. Jesus. Truly Above All Else! Now, with real estate prices tanking, the time is ripe for the Lord to secure a winter home as well. And he found some... Read Full Story

I know ‘The Writing on the Wall” has carried a headline of shock value once or twice, but this is regretfully a direct quote. I KNOW! Can you believe someone would have the unmitigated gall to utter a thought like that? Check the story from the U.K. Mail Online : A South African pastor has provoked outrage after beginning a recent sermon with the claim that Jesus Christ was HIV-positive . Xola Skosana stunned his congregation in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha township with the bold statement... Read Full Story

A couple of weeks ago, we wrote on the Wall about a quaint church in Beaumont, Texas making international news by calling themselves, “A bunch of jerks.” They addressed the hypocrisy among the faithful, the stigma in the Church and the elephant dropping bombs in the room. If it ain't broke, buy another one. It was a bold move because the biggest cause of Atheism would be Christians who do not reflect Christ. Great idea, right? Apparently so, because it’s been cloned according to the... Read Full Story

Last month, we spray painted the story on Elder Schuller “officially” filing bankruptcy . It was like the quartet on the Titanic finally admitting to each other, “You know, with all these people frantically screaming and cursing the iceberg, I think we have a problem.” Nevertheless, he filed and no one was stunned. Courtesy: Ana Venegas, Associated Press Well, except him. It seems this 84-year-old captain refuses to go down with the ship, according to the USA Today . That, or just... Read Full Story

Tonight is Halloween. See the title? Is that something you can say? If not, you should. Think about it: Children and parents from all over your neighborhood are coming to your door looking for a handouts all night long. Consider them as Jehovah’s Witnesses, only in drag. Or in super hero panty hose. And cute. You have a golden opportunity to quell the ire of the enemy and let people know that this is just another day to thank God for his faithfulness. If you don’t who will? Think... Read Full Story