AboutRev C.Brian Ross Expertise I am happy to offer answers to anyone with a question that refers to the Christian Faith in its widest possible sense. I believe that the Bible is the living Word of God, and seek to base all of my life on its teaching. I also have some knowledge of some of the cults, and of Islam and Judaism. Of course, my answers are just one man's thoughts, and I would always advise a questioner to check with others, and with the Word of God.
Experience Served as a full-time parish minister in Scotland for about six years, and then spent the last thirty as a teacher (now 'retired') of Religious Education in Secondary Comprehensive schools (ages 11-17) while continuing my own preaching and teaching ministry. I also believe that learning is a life-time process, and have recently completed a Master's degree in Divinity.
Organizations Former Presenter on Revival FM - a local Christian, community radio station, broadcasting in west central Scotland, and online at revival.fm Involved with a number of organisations that support Christians who are currently suffering persecution in some 70 countries around the world.
Publications Various articles in Christian magazines. I also have two blogsites - www.crazyrev.blogspot.com and (with audio messages) www.revcbross.blogspot.com
Education/Credentials Diploma of The Bible Training Institute, Glasgow;
Licentiate in Theology of the University of Glasgow;
Associateship of The Philosophical Society of England;
Bachelor of Arts Degree (Hons) in History from The Open University;
Post-grad Certificate of Education - Religious Education and History;
Post-grad Cetificate in Learning and Teaching;
Post-grad Diploma in Management and Learning in Education;
Master of Science Degree from the University of Strathclyde;
Master of Divinity Degree (Hons) from Trinity College and Seminary (accredited by the University of Liverpool)
Question Hi, for as long as I can remember strange things have happened in my life and im not sure if it's Godly in origin or not. Examples are: I told my mother that she was pregnant with both my siblings before any tests or symptoms arose/when someone phones I sometimes know who it is before i answer/when my sister was hurt at school, i knew before the teacher phoned us/i get an awful, undescribable feeling when some one or a pet is going to die. I seem to be emotionally dependant on people as I want to cry when they do almost as if I'm feeling their pain. I have OCD and have been assessed by two psychologists and both have ascertained that i am not schizophrenic nor am i over emaginative! I have once had an incident in my bedroom where something showed itself to me, i told my mom and her and my uncle and a pastor went into my room and all three said they saw a black thing. They refused to tell me what they saw and i wasnt allowed to go into the room again until we hurriedly moved out of the house two weeks later. I have a weird conection with animals as many people have pointed out that even non sociable animals come to me and will sleep at my feet or on my lap. I do not eat meat as i feel guilty. There is so much more I want to say but i'd be here for ages! Any idea what is going on with me?
I dont know who or what to believe in but do believe that when people die their souls dont and i do believe evil exists as i have had personal experience.
Please help me...
Answer Hi Jacqueline!
Thank you for your question - one that troubles me a lot. I have asked you to e-mail me as I would appreciate some additional information, if you are willing to provide it.
May I know your own age (group), please? I would also like to know whether, or not, there has been any occult influence in your family history. Are these things connected with any particular place/time? Have you shared this with a Christian pastor on a personal, face-to-face, basis? Whereabouts do you live?
It may be that you do not wish to answer some/all of the above questions, and that is fine. I will endeavour to provide some help based on what you have already shared. However, as my immediate reaction is to consider a satanic influence (and I agree withyou re the existence of evil!), it would be helpful to have a little more information.
