Charisma Blogs
How the FBI Raid on Mar-a-Lago Is Spiritual Warfare
It's been a few days since the FBI raided President Donald Trump's home in Mar-a-Lago, and the Biden Administration has yet to explain to the American people why they did what's never been done in American history—the government raiding the home of a former president....
Lessons from the Hillsong Controversy
Forty-seven years ago this month Charisma became “the magazine on Spirit-Led Living,” in the heyday of the charismatic movement. Each week we learned of outpourings of the Holy Spirit on a new church or denomination. It was an exciting time to report what the Spirit...
Mario Murillo: ‘Millions of Americans Are Ready to Be Born Again’
Despite the godlessness and evil that pollute our society, evangelist Mario Murillo says he's more excited today than he's been since the days of the Jesus Movement. This powerful, spirit-filled preacher is brimming with optimism because, he says, he hasn't seen so...
Jim Garlow Says This Critical Information Will Help Believers Fight Back Against Coming Totalitarianism
Jim Garlow has been at the tip of the spear in culture wars for as long as I've known him. In case you didn't know, he is the former pastor of Skyline Church, a megachurch in suburban San Diego, and is a celebrated author, communicator, commentator and historian....
How Do You Leave a Church That Becomes Toxic?
Two weeks ago, I shared several practical guidelines on how to leave a church gracefully. I wrote this because I hear so many stories about people storming out of churches because their feelings got hurt. But one astute reader didn’t appreciate my observations because...
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...
There’s a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Leave a Church
This pandemic season hasn’t been easy—but pastors have suffered in unique ways. Statistics show that between 20-30% of churchgoers stopped attending in 2020, and the bulk of those people have not returned. In many cases, they never said goodbye. Many of my best...
6 People You Should Never Allow in Leadership
For more than 2,000 years the church has survived wars, persecution, heresies, tyrants, charlatans, false prophets, swindlers and divisive rebels. Satan has attacked the church from outside and infiltrated it from within, yet Christianity is growing faster in some...
How You Can Have a Perfect Heart
Your heart is the most important part of you. It’s not only a physical organ that keeps your blood pumping, but when the Bible refers to the heart, it’s talking about who you really are. Each person has an inner and an outer life. There’s the person we show to...
Spiritually Speaking, How Healthy Is Your Heart?
Once a year, I go to the doctor and get a check-up. And every time, one of the things they do is check my heart. A good thorough exam will reveal if there are any problems that need to be addressed before a heart condition arises. I believe we need to do the same...
How You Can Be Happier Than You’ve Ever Been
One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is that you can’t be both selfish and happy. I know this is true through my own personal experience, but more importantly, the Bible has some things to say about the attitude we should have about “self.” For example, love is...
Get Out of Your Pit and Into Your Dream
Have you ever been stuck? Have you ever hit a place in life that seemed like a dead end ... like you no longer had any options? I’ve been there many times, and I’m sure most people have. But I am so grateful that over the years God has taught me that even when we get...
Chuck Pierce Prophesies: The Lord Says, ‘Your Path is Now Changing”
In every new season, we must embrace change. Sometimes, we get in such a rut and routine in where we are going and what we are doing, that we lose the ability to adapt and change in the midst of God's changing times. When we encounter roadblocks or detours, we don't...
Prophetic Word: There Will Be a Day of Reckoning
“Behold, the day of the LORD comes, cruel, with both wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate; and He will destroy its sinners from it. For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light; the sun will be darkened in its going forth, and...
What ‘The Jetsons’ and Cindy Jacobs Prophetically Got Right
Just as the 1960s cartoon The Jetsons depicted a future full of video phones, robotics and Google-style office space, some modern-day prophets have prophesied about a future full of exposing corruption, fighting for individual freedom and shining a light on truth. One...
Dutch Sheets Prophesies: The Evil Plans of the Wicked Will Boomerang Back
The events of last week have shocked many Americans. While my responsibility and calling is not to defend individuals or political parties, it is worth pointing out that what the Left did on 8/8, has never been done in our 246-year history as a nation. My assignment,...
What the Holy Spirit Showed Me About the Fentanyl Overdose Crisis
Fentanyl has been making headlines lately in the midst of an overdose crisis raging in America. Doubtless, if we don’t shut this down in the spirit, this overdose crisis will soon find its way into many other nations. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid similar to...
Israel Prophecy: The Enemy is Stirring an Unimaginable Conflict
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJFFqAgykmU A cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants took effect late Sunday in a bid to end nearly three days of violence that killed dozens of Palestinians and disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis,...
Prophecy: What the Holy Spirit Showed Me About the Fentanyl Overdose Crisis
Fentanyl has been making headlines lately in the midst of an overdose crisis raging in America. Doubtless, if we don’t shut this down in the spirit, this overdose crisis will soon find its way into many other nations. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid similar to...
Prophecy: A Changing of the Guard in the Prayer Movement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urBdRqck-w0 There are always on-fire intercessors graduating to heaven. Who will pick up their mantles? Jennifer LeClaire is an internationally recognized author, apostolic-prophetic voice to her generation and conference speaker. She...
Prophet: 10 Essential Guardrails for Hearing God’s Voice
In the journey of hearing God's voice today effectively and accurately, you need the practical and personal work of the Holy Spirit. Jesus clearly told his followers that those who hear His words and put them into practice are wise! "Whoever hears these sayings of...
Dream Big: How to Cultivate Divine Revelation While You Sleep
Do you have any dreams from God that you have allowed to fall by the wayside? For some of you, it’s time to dream again. For some of you, it’s time to dust off your previous dreams. For some of you, it’s important to realize God is not late; He’s always on time. For...
Prophet: How You Can Find Peace in Any Situation
Did you know that you can have peace in any situation? No matter what you are going through, you can experience the stillness and rest of the Holy Spirit. Today I want to give you a word of exhortation. Not only does this come from Scripture, but it has also come to...
3 Satanic Traps You Must Avoid at All Costs
As we know, Satan has established an evil spiritual kingdom as a rival to God’s kingdom. He rules over fallen angels and demonic spirits and incites them to seek to establish footholds in our minds and hearts. Here are three common satanic traps we need to both...