Pastor Michael Gugielmucci faked cancer...

...to hide porn addiction

The father of a Christian preacher who falsely claimed to have cancer says anyone who gave money to his son will be able to get it back.

Michael Guglielmucci faked having a terminal form of leukemia for two years while preaching to the Planetshakers group in Melbourne and Adelaide.

It is believed he received a number of donations for treatment for his fake illness, and even released a music single titled Healer.

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Another Pastor added to wall of shame and bringing to light that Pastors are human too.

I first heard the song "Healer" in Chapel a few weeks ago, and it WAS a really moving song about Jesus as a healer. "Jehovah Rophe" - Healer. So it was a big shock to know that this Man lied about having cancer. What a big lie to harbor for 2 years!!! He said" that his guilt and shame manifested into true illness". ( yah think??--) I was thinking about it this today...Why did he lie? Why another pastor gone wrong?

My thoughts: Holding the office of pastor is HUGE, imagine a giant gap between people and what they actually perceive is GOD, and the office of pastor that helps set a direction. Like a good Shepard or like a trusted servant. There is an enormous amount of Power, and I'm sure that it’s tough to separate the praises of self and that which belongs to the heavens...

A good quote solidifies this for me:
"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."

So, that being said I think there are two observations that come to mind.

2) Michael Guglielmucci is Human. And his errors were broadcast on
the 10 p.m. news--Ours our not.

1) God used this man as an example. In a way to say: Hey, no longer is the day that you have to conform to the ways of church as you have known it. But that you are the church and a personal relationship with me and my son is what’s needed. Of Course, I don't have the facts to back that up, I don't own a gilded gold foiled hotline to heaven, but this is what I feel. :)

How do you start a friendship with God and Jc?
Simply ask for his guidance, to open your heart. Ask to see things through his eyes.

A first timer prayer tip: never ask for patience unless you want to be tested time and time agiain, with rude people, traffic, and things that try your patience.

Be Well! G.D