How the Holy Spirit Is Preparing America
As the crackdown against Christianity in America grows, it is a cycle believers have seen before. While no one celebrates their religious freedom coming under attack, God has used this persecution to great effect throughout history. Over the centuries, there have been...
Dealing Effectively with the Dynamics of Change
Change can be challenging. Some people look forward to change and embrace it. Some people dread change and try to avoid it. Since change is inevitable, so here are some of the dynamics surrounding change and the specific strategies to deal with change more...
God’s Holy Interruption Is Coming Soon
This past weekend I preached at The Roads Church, a charismatic congregation located in the tiny town of Norris City, Illinois. Located amid cornfields, the population is only 1,325, but almost that many people visit the church on weekends. They come from all over...
Prophecy: Jesus Said These Events Are Indicators of His Imminent Return
Rumors of wars, monkeypox, escalating tensions, division and confusion are all running rampant across the world stage right now at a rate that is unprecedented. Military analysts are saying that we are now entering into World War III, and we are looking at the...
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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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Messianic Rabbi: He That Has an Eye, Let Him Hear
It is interesting that, as a Messianic rabbi the question I am asked most often by Christians is if I believe that they as Christians have to celebrate, or observe, the biblical Holy Days. They are usually asking about those days listed in Leviticus 23: Shabbat, Yom...
God’s Holy Interruption Is Coming Soon
This past weekend I preached at The Roads Church, a charismatic congregation located in the tiny town of Norris City, Illinois. Located amid cornfields, the population is only 1,325, but almost that many people visit the church on weekends. They come from all over...
Prophecy: Jesus Said These Events Are Indicators of His Imminent Return
Rumors of wars, monkeypox, escalating tensions, division and confusion are all running rampant across the world stage right now at a rate that is unprecedented. Military analysts are saying that we are now entering into World War III, and we are looking at the...
Why Does God Want Us to Speak with Tongues?
Why speak with tongues? There are many reasons for speaking in a spiritual language. Primarily, though, the Scriptures require it. The apostle Paul commanded us, saying, “Pray in the Spirit always” (Eph. 6:18). Jude commanded it in verse 20, saying, “Pray in the Holy...
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Dealing Effectively with the Dynamics of Change
Change can be challenging. Some people look forward to change and embrace it. Some people dread change and try to avoid it. Since change is inevitable, so here are some of the dynamics surrounding change and the specific strategies to deal with change more...
Why Am I So Afraid of Success?
Many of us have a fear of success, which keeps us stuck. We are afraid of moving forward because we might succeed and then have to continue the hard work that we think success will take. We are afraid of what success might do to us and how it will change us. I have...
End-Times Truth: The Rapture Reveals a Split Church
There are several resurrections and raptures in the Bible. I cannot understand those who argue that because there is no mention of the word "rapture" in the Bible they do not believe in it. They only believe in the Second Coming of the Lord. Some arguments are no...
Prophecy: Jesus Said These Events Are Indicators of His Imminent Return
Rumors of wars, monkeypox, escalating tensions, division and confusion are all running rampant across the world stage right now at a rate that is unprecedented. Military analysts are saying that we are now entering into World War III, and we are looking at the...
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Charisma Highlights: 7 Abilities for a New Agility in This Era
Following are snippets of the top stories posted on charismamag.com over the past week. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full. 7 Abilities for a New Agility in This Era The Lord first began speaking to me about the release of seven abilities...
How You Can Begin to Heal From Unanswered Prayer
The best way to grow in the prophetic is to look at the past. As backwards as that sounds, Revelation 19:10 tells us, “For the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy.” In other translations, this is said, “For the essence of prophecy is to give a clear witness...
Living in the Tension of Two Distinct Worlds
As a professional counselor, I have consoled hundreds of Christians through some of the most horrific life circumstances. Along with experiencing my own trials in life, it has caused me to deeply ponder the words of Scripture that refer to how we must learn to live in...
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The Addiction that You Simply Won’t Want to Break
When I was living through the darkest and loneliest days of my life, I developed an addiction. I was in the throes of depression due to years of infertility and repeated miscarriages. I sent five babies to heaven—each between 12 and 20 weeks in utero. It was a time of...
Don’t Make ‘Parties’ as an Excuse for Over-Indulging
I love a party or any get together where there is food. How about you? However, it is a big excuse many use for not losing weight. I had this excuse. It went something like this, “I can’t lose weight because I want to eat at family gatherings, parties, church carry-in...
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)...
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Charles Finney Said These 3 Attitudes Will Destroy Revival in America
According to the Pew Research Center, Christianity in America is declining at an alarming rate. In the 1990s, 86% of Americans identified themselves as Christian. By 2007 that number had dropped to 78.4% and only 7 years later, in 2014, it had dropped another 6% to...
A Better Way to Witness to Others for Christ
”Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” (Rom. 2:4). Looking retrospectively at my past as an atheist, I can see where God...
Why Does God Want Us to Speak with Tongues?
Why speak with tongues? There are many reasons for speaking in a spiritual language. Primarily, though, the Scriptures require it. The apostle Paul commanded us, saying, “Pray in the Spirit always” (Eph. 6:18). Jude commanded it in verse 20, saying, “Pray in the Holy...
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Charles Finney Said These 3 Attitudes Will Destroy Revival in America
According to the Pew Research Center, Christianity in America is declining at an alarming rate. In the 1990s, 86% of Americans identified themselves as Christian. By 2007 that number had dropped to 78.4% and only 7 years later, in 2014, it had dropped another 6% to...
A Better Way to Witness to Others for Christ
”Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” (Rom. 2:4). Looking retrospectively at my past as an atheist, I can see where God...
Why God’s Rebuilding is Better Than His Restoration
Often, I have prayed for the Lord to restore something in my life. Whenever I have gone through a hard season or a broken relationship, my prayers automatically petition the Lord to restore my situation. Whenever there is a loss, and you are going through the grieving...
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Why God’s Rebuilding is Better Than His Restoration
Often, I have prayed for the Lord to restore something in my life. Whenever I have gone through a hard season or a broken relationship, my prayers automatically petition the Lord to restore my situation. Whenever there is a loss, and you are going through the grieving...
10 Traits of Effective Churches During the Global Pandemic
In the past few years, the global pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of many local churches. Friends from around the world have told me that many churches have closed their doors for good. Although most churches have not returned to their pre-pandemic attendance...
Protecting the Promises of God for Your Life
I was walking along one of my favorite beaches, and it was turtle season. Early each morning, park services ride along the beach looking for new sea turtle nests. They record the nest's location, place stakes and rope off the location so that people do not disturb the...