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1. There Are Some Types of Christians God Can't Use

About 17 years ago, I prayed the most dangerous prayer in the Bible while lying on the floor of my church near Orlando. I repeated these words from Isaiah 6:8: "Here am I. Send me." Then I cringed. I knew ...

Created on 04 September 2019

2. Where Is God in Your Darkest Season?

When you're in the middle of what feels like a debilitating trial, it's easy to think that God favors others more than you, or that the situation that you are going through is somehow beyond God's ability ...

Created on 30 August 2019

3. Should We Restore Todd Bentley Again?

In 2008, Canadian-born evangelist Todd Bentley became a household name in charismatic circles when he aired nightly revival services from Lakeland, Florida, for several months. Bentley was known for shouting, ...

Created on 27 August 2019

4. Prophetic Word: 'I Am Releasing Another Baptism of Fire Upon My People'  ...

... I soon realized it was a supernatural sign and wonder from God. The sanctuary had filled with a burning incense smell, like fire. As I continued to worship, the Lord opened up my spiritual vision to see ...

Created on 26 August 2019

5. An Open Letter to Today's Young Leaders

... er of people in seats. Stay on fire. Paul also told his spiritual son: "Kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you by the laying on of my hands" (1:6b). What's the secret to spiritual passion? I have ...

Created on 20 August 2019

6. Don't Believe the Lie That Christianity Isn't Growing

...  contributing editor. He directs The Mordecai Project (org), an international ministry that protects women and girls from gender-based violence. His latest book is Set My Heart on Fire (Charisma House ...

Created on 19 August 2019

7. Beware of the Latest New Age Deception

It's not surprising to find a New Age guru in the nation of Sri Lanka. But when that same guru mixes Christian faith, the Lord's Supper and prophetic revelation with New Age teachings, you can understand ...

Created on 13 August 2019

8. Spiritual Warfare Strategies to Build a Wall of Fire Around Your City ...

...  key if we are to secure our cities and establish spiritual walls of protection that the enemy can't penetrate. We must pray for God's presence to become a wall of fire around our communities and for  ...

Created on 09 August 2019

9. The Global Spiritual Trend We Can't Ignore

Last weekend, I preached in a small but growing church in central Sri Lanka. There was no sign outside the building because it's a private residence located in a crowded neighborhood. Most of the people ...

Created on 06 August 2019

10. When Is It Time to Leave a Church?

A friend of mine from England recently asked me for counsel regarding a serious dilemma. His pastor had been involved in extramarital affairs, yet the man never stepped down after the scandal. My friend ...

Created on 30 July 2019

11. Why I Can't Defend Everything Trump Tweets

President Trump has never launched a nuclear attack, but his words this week triggered a virtual war. Responding to four Democratic congresswomen who have been critical of his immigration policies, Trump ...

Created on 17 July 2019

12. Don't Believe the Lie That Christianity Is Declining

I'm sure you've never heard of Mary Larios. For years she ran a small cantina near Rio Hondo, Guatemala. But after her conversion to Jesus Christ, she went back to the community of Sunsapote, 20 miles ...

Created on 10 July 2019

13. This Dwelling Place of God Will Endure Long Past Notre Dame

...  of art are the focus of thirteen million visitors annually. Even before the fire, I've been thinking about cathedrals and temples and the dwelling place of God. In my current Bible study, we've been read ...

Created on 22 April 2019

14. Are You Dripping With the Spirit's Anointing?

If you could go back in time and visit the tabernacle of Moses, one thing would immediately catch your attention. You would smell the strong fragrance of anointing oil. Everything inside the tent would ...

Created on 02 April 2019

15. 7 Ways to Turn Your Spiritual Fire Into a Mighty Blaze ...

How is your relationship with the Lord right now? Is it stoked or is it choked? Is the fire burning strong or only smoldering? Are you ablaze or amazed at the struggle? The reality is that every fire diminishes ...

Created on 25 March 2019

16. New York's New Abortion Law Is Cruel and Revolting

At the foot of the rebuilt World Trade Center in New York City, a somber 9/11 monument features the names of the 2,606 people who died in the terrorist attack. Besides those names, it also mentions 11 ...

Created on 30 January 2019

17. Famous Singer Who Survived Horrific School Fire Honors Victims With Special Song ...

A famous singer who survived one of the worst school fires in American history remembers the horrific event 60 years later with a very personal song. Jonathan Cain, keyboardist for the rock band Journey ...

Created on 13 December 2018

18. 'A Spirit of Zeal Is Being Unleashed on the Saints'

... ned by the Lord. As we pray for heaven's justice to reign upon the earth, I believe we are going to see key leaders consumed by this holy fire that is heaven-sent. When manmade attempts at justice and  ...

Created on 24 September 2018

19. After Carr Fire, God Brings Miracle 'Beauty From Ashes' for Bethel Staffer, Husband ...

Editor's Note: If you want to help those affected by the fires, you can give through Charisma's nonprofit partner, Christian Life Missions. One hundred percent of your donation will go to those affecte ...

Created on 06 September 2018

20. Let's Help Bethel Give to Every Family Who Lost Home in Redding Fire ...

You've likely been reading in the news about the terrible fires in California. One of the worst fires is raging near Redding, California—the home of Bethel Church, one of the best-known and most respecte ...

Created on 20 August 2018