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....
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...
Who Is Behind Today’s Transgender Movement?
America’s culture war heated up after Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, signed the Parental Rights Law, which prohibits the teaching of gender identity or sexual orientation to kids from kindergarten to third grade. The bill had broad support from parents, who believe...
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...
How Prophetic Evangelism Is Impacting Change in Today’s Culture
Dr. Candice Smithyman, host of Manifest His Presence on the Charisma Podcast Network, recently interviewed apostle Stacey Campbell, founder of Shiloh Global about how prophecy can impact today’s culture. Apostle Campbell is passionate about teaching young people and...
Prophetic Vision: Three Tables Are Set
Recently as I was worshipping the Lord, I went into a vision where I could see I was in a dark and very deep valley. It was nighttime, and the valley was surrounded by tall mountains. On the top of each I could see the outlines of men and instinctively knew they were...
Cindy Jacobs Prophesies: The Lord Says, ‘Am I Not the Mender of Broken Hearts?’
I was just praying and asking the Lord, “How can I encourage you all today?” I know there are so many challenges out there, but this is what the Lord said to me. The Lord said, “There are some longstanding thorns in your flesh,” meaning that there are some things that...
Prophetic Vision: The Lord Says, ‘I’m Releasing My People From Bondage’
I hear the Lord saying, “I’m releasing my people from bondage!” As I waited on the Lord, I felt a deep overwhelming love fill my heart for people. I was taken into a vision and saw chains and very large bags being carried over the shoulders by millions of people off...
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...
A Spirit of Anarchy Is Rising in the Nations
The spirit of anarchy is rising in the earth at a rampant rate. News headlines reveal how this spirit has gained a foothold beyond the entertainment industry into governments of the earth. This is a dangerous trend, and one that will escalate in the end times. I’m...
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...