Monthly Archives: December 2009

Perhaps there is an infomercial audience that he can borrow?

By Rick Hiebert. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. Todd Bentley wants *you* to attend his next webinar on January 12, according to his Twitter feed: A couple of days ago, he tweeted: We need you. The hungry and thirisy. … Continue reading

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Some comments on his Facebook page are more equal than others

By Rick Hiebert. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. Evangelist Todd Bentley probably rues the day that I figured out that he was on Twitter. He tweets a couple of hours ago, as I write: IamToddBentley No more gifts or … Continue reading

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When four hours in December reminds you of Seven Days in May

By Rick Hiebert. All Rights reserved. Used By Permission You can learn interesting things by keeping an eye on Todd Bentley’s Twitter feed. Such as how the American hard right and the wackier fringes of the charismatic movement are starting … Continue reading

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Saddleback Church goes begging – more bang for the buck

Rick Warren, SBC mega church star is begging for money. Now. Warren wants nearly 1 million in 48 hours to make up what he says is a yearly budgetary shortfall.  Why does Warren think he doesn’t have to disclose Saddleback’s … Continue reading

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Right past his front door

My family cracks me up.  My brother-in-law was making supper when he noticed a couple of people standing on his front lawn, he thought maybe there had been a fender bender. Then he heard music. Then he saw the truck, … Continue reading

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Prorogued again – Harper suspends parliament

Stephen Harper has decided MP’s aren’t going back to work until after the Olympics. The House of Commons was to resume January 25th. It will now be resumed in March. Macleans: 1. The government is emphasizing the economy. Soudas said … Continue reading

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The Miracle Channel shuffle

Religious broadcasting in Canada is big business. While I’ve been focusing on Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. there have been other developments, especially with Canada’s ‘TBN’ (Trinity Broadcasting Network). From Christian Week: The Lethbridge-based station broadcasts via satellite and cable throughout … Continue reading

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The Grinch does Christmas

  To all readers and friends of BDBO, Happy Holidays! “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more.”

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