Stephen Strang Opines on What the Recent Supreme Court Decision Means for Christians
I can still remember the day when I heard the news. It was January of 1973, and I was visiting a friend in the hospital when somebody told us that the Supreme Court had nationally legalized abortion in their decision on Roe v. Wade. In the majority decision, the...
The United States: Birthed in Prophetic Symbolism
One of the most amazing facts about the Founding Fathers of our nation is this: The one referred to as the "voice" of the revolution (John Adams) and the one referred to as the "pen" of the revolution (Thomas Jefferson) both died on the same day—July 4, 1826—exactly...
Why Did God Give ‘This’ to Me?
It’s a question I frequently hear. It’s one I’ve asked. And maybe it’s one you’ve asked, too. The question is, “God, why did You give this to me?” This can be any number of issues, from emotional or psychological struggles to symptoms or sicknesses, disabilities or...
No Evil Can Stop What God Has Planned
I sense it. And I perceive a growing number of people in massive proportions sense the increasing momentum of power and might worldwide. Something is on the horizon—something more eerie and ominous than what the people of the world have ever before experienced. Even...
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Now More Than Ever, We Need Mothers and Fathers in the Spirit
There is a dire need for spiritual fathers and mothers in the body of Christ in this hour. Too many young leaders are falling away, the divorce rate is through the roof, and far too many believers are carrying church hurt. The resultant bitterness is killing them and...
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The Man Who Spent 23 Minutes in Hell: Why Compassion Shouldn’t Be Confused With Tolerance
There are reasons, perhaps excuses, that hinder people from sharing Christ with others, and there are reasons why people should.A lot of people want to be perceived as tolerant of everyone's beliefs, which seems like a compassionate stance to take. However, compassion...
Jonathan Cahn to Reveal Stunning, Long-Hidden Prophetic Images in New ‘Harbinger’ Motion Picture
On May 12 and May 19, 2022, Jonathan Cahn's new motion picture, The Harbingers of Things to Come, will premiere in movie theaters nationwide. Near the end of the movie, he will reveal a sequence of prophetic images kept hidden for years.Cahn has had the images in his...
Man Who Spent 23 Minutes in Hell: Is Satan in Torment?
When Jesus went to cast out a demon in the Book of Matthew, the demon said to Jesus, "What have we to do with You, Jesus, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?" (Matt. 8:29, MEV).What time was he referring to? Is Satan the ruler of hell? Is...
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Stephen Strang Opines on What the Recent Supreme Court Decision Means for Christians
I can still remember the day when I heard the news. It was January of 1973, and I was visiting a friend in the hospital when somebody told us that the Supreme Court had nationally legalized abortion in their decision on Roe v. Wade. In the majority decision, the...
Abortion Restrictions Don’t ‘Force Religion’ on Women
After the Supreme Court ruled last week 6-3 that there is no constitutional right to abortion, pro-life supporters cheered while angry pro-choice activists took to the streets to denounce the decision. Abortion advocates carried placards and shouted slogans such as...
Prophetic Word: The Books Are Open and the Scales Have Tipped
As we were coming into the month of June, the halfway point of the year, the Lord began to speak to me that we are at a tipping point. How we position and posture ourselves in this month will set the tone for the next six months. A tipping point is a series of small...
Prophecy: A Prophetic Insight Into the Roe v. Wade Reversal
The halls of heaven are rejoicing in the victory for life. The grief our Lord knows over the death of millions of babies in the name of secular humanism, the beast of Revelation 13, has been tempered by our Supreme Court's decision to send the future of abortion back...
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5 Stages of Building a Successful Team
The definition and purpose of leadership are directly tied to organizational models and the five stages of building an organizational model. Let’s talk about those five stages. What we say here may sound somewhat like what you may have heard before about building a...
How You Can Abandon Your Cravings and Surrender to the Holy Spirit
What do you crave? Is it something God doesn't want you to crave? Is it more important to you than God? If you want it just because you want it, you may be living by following your desires and cravings rather than the power of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:16, 18 (TPT)...
What Is the Difference Between Revelation and Understanding?
“I got a word from the Lord, but I don’t understand it.” “I’m feeling called in this direction, but I’m waiting for full understanding before I act on it.” These and statements like them are common during that all-too-familiar waiting time between a word being given...
The United States: Birthed in Prophetic Symbolism
One of the most amazing facts about the Founding Fathers of our nation is this: The one referred to as the "voice" of the revolution (John Adams) and the one referred to as the "pen" of the revolution (Thomas Jefferson) both died on the same day—July 4, 1826—exactly...
SPIRIT-LED LIVING
Kingdom Economics: When Things Don’t Go as Expected
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Before the invasion, many—probably most—Western analysts expected the war to last from a few days to a few weeks due to Russia’s vastly superior military might. However, the Ukrainians surprised everyone. Due to the bravery...
Why There is Power in Your Song
Do you have a great voice? If so, then sing! Do you have a horrible voice? If so, then sing! There is power in the song. God gave you your vocal cords, voice and ability to sing. There has never been a culture in which music was not part of society. We see music...
Experience a Better Kind of Love in Your Relationships
Do you have any relationship struggles? Perhaps you want to learn how to love, for real. Too often today, people search for a fairytale love and are disappointed when the fairytale fizzles, which it will. Michael Gibson, author of Real Life Love, challenges folks to...
HEALTH & HEALING
Let These Simple Food Choices Improve Your Mental and Emotional Health
The Bible shows us that mental health issues have been around since the beginning of mankind. For example, David struggled with depression. Today mental health problems have accelerated with the pressures of modern living, stress and poor food choices. Hippocrates...
Spirit-Filled Pastor: Change Your Life Before It Changes You
We are at a crossroads: Obesity is an epidemic, plaguing the young as well as the old, reaching alarming levels in children. Diabetes is affecting millions, and cancer and heart disease are the number-one killers in America.Are there answers? Yes; but we must speak...
Causes of Depression and What You Can Do About It
In this timely discussion, Pastor Shane talks about depression and anxiety and the spiritual ramifications of each.Don't give up — look up. There is hope!There are things you can do to minimize the effects of depression and anxiety. If you get a few minutes,...
PROPHETIC AND REVIVAL
Curt Landry: 6 Ways to Open Your Heart and Mind to God’s Voice
We are told that we must listen to God’s voice when we need to make important decisions. What does the Bible say about hearing God’s voice? How do we apply this to our everyday lives? 7 Bible Verses About Hearing God’s Voice “So then faith comes by hearing, and...
Prophetic Word: The Books Are Open and the Scales Have Tipped
As we were coming into the month of June, the halfway point of the year, the Lord began to speak to me that we are at a tipping point. How we position and posture ourselves in this month will set the tone for the next six months. A tipping point is a series of small...
Prophecy: The Spirit of Delusion on America Will Come Crashing Down
A lot has transpired in the last few weeks in America. With the reversal of Roe vs. Wade and the decisions on abortion reverting back to the states, many have mistaken abortion as a Constitutional right. The Supreme Court’s ruling is a sign that God is breaking...
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Satan Tried, But He Couldn’t Stop the Evangelization of 80,000 Youth in Tennessee
Every year, tens of thousands of youth pack the fields in Manchester, Tennessee for a classic music and arts festival. Over 150 musicians make music before an ocean of fans for four days. I join the team every year with one purpose: share with them the love of Christ...
10 Reasons the Apostolic Movement Is Essential to Gospel Expansion
The global apostolic movement is the most significant expression of Christianity today. This is the view expressed by historian Philip Jenkins. He talks about the rapid expansion of the church in the global south, much of which is reminiscent of the first-century...
Activating Introverts in Evangelism
Many believers mistakenly think that evangelism is only for charismatic, extroverted personality types. If they aren’t called to be evangelists, they shrink back from sharing the gospel with the lost entirely. The scriptural reality is that fivefold ministers, and...
CHURCH & MINISTRY
10 Reasons the Apostolic Movement Is Essential to Gospel Expansion
The global apostolic movement is the most significant expression of Christianity today. This is the view expressed by historian Philip Jenkins. He talks about the rapid expansion of the church in the global south, much of which is reminiscent of the first-century...
Spirit-Filled Pastor: Too Many Churches Remain Silent as America Deteriorates and Satan Deceives
Is this explosive recent interview, Pastor Shane Idleman unpacks why so many churches are remaining silent during these dire times and explains what you can do about it. Put this on your must-hear list and be encouraged, convicted and uplifted—and please share it with...
11 Ways Pastors Are Abused
With the deluge of news reporting instances of scandals and abuse committed by lead pastors, I thought it necessary to balance this by showing how shepherds (pastors) are also occasionally abused by the sheep (church members). (To be clear, this fact does not justify...