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The problem with plate spinning

                Erich Brenn appeared on the Ed Sullivan show eight times. In the late 60s early 70s being on the Ed Sullivan show would be like having a video on YouTube with over a million views. Brenn was a master plate spinner. He placed plates, bowls and cups on top of poles that he would spin. He was able to entertain audiences with his ability to keep all the plates and cups spinning. Plate spinning is entertaining and Erich Brenn made a career out of it. An issue that many Christian Churches face is that plate spinning is what passes as real ministry.                 During the Protestant Reformation leaders emphasized two main issues. One was Sola Scriptura which is a Latin phrase that means Scripture alone. Sola Scriptura was a way to emphasize the authority of the Bible over and against Catholic traditions.  ...