As our prayers go out to the families in Texas, I just read an article in which the FBI reported that there were 61 active shooter incidents reported in 2021, which is a 52% jump from 2020. If we compare this since Columbine, the trend is alarming.What in the World Is...
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...
Throughout church history — from the reformation to revival — pivotal shifts have taken place to get us back on track. These critical moments are often centered around sound doctrine, but the catalyst is always prayer, brokenness and humility.Today we find...
The title of this article comes from the oft-quoted Isaiah 5:20 (NKJV): "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil." Isaiah's "woe" was designed to awaken and convict the nation to turn back to God before the hammer dropped. Sadly, that didn't happen. A lack of...
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,...
As our nation falls deeper into the abyss of sin, one would think that pastors would rise up and follow Paul's plea: "Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be...
Gordon Cove once challenged readers: "You have not sought the Lord with 'your whole heart' until you have tried a protracted season of prayer and fasting."Could a lack of prayer, fasting and repentance be one of the hindrances to a spiritual awakening? Absolutely!...
In this candid interview, Pastor Shane Idleman opens up about emotional worship, revival, and experiencing God's presence, and why we need sound doctrine along with the power of the Holy Spirit.Are you straight as a gun barrel theologically but just as empty? Then...
Nearly all Christians understand that evil is prevailing at an alarming rate, and that we may be on the verge of a massive recession and unparalleled civil unrest. But we aren't called to run, but to rescue—we must lead in the battle, not leave the battle. (See...
In this timely discussion, Pastor Shane Idleman talks about the consequences of porn and how you can overcome it.Not only does he offer practical application, he shares a powerful testimony of a pastor being set free.It's been said that sin either grows or withers...
One of the most powerful weapons we have in our spiritual arsenal is prayer and fasting—it's the difference between a hammer and a sledgehammer. Fasting brings the flesh into submission and encourages a mighty filling of the Spirit.Is there any hope for America?...
As a pastor, I've heard amazing stories over the years of Christians being set free from the power of darkness—whether it's a woman being delivered from her past involvement in the occult, or a worship leader being delivered from his past—the Bible is...
Is it possible for a leader to be reinstated after a moral failure? Although there is not a one-size-fits-all approach, we can ask some hard questions:— Do they accept full responsibility for their actions without blame, resentment or bitterness?— Do they...
Why do leaders fall? They fall for the same reason all Christians fall.Each of us is drawn away by our own evil desires and enticed. When these desires are acted upon, they lead to sin (see James 1:14-15). Sin has a life cycle—it either grows or withers...