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1. The Miracle of Iran's Underground Church

Last week during a trip to western Australia, I spoke in a small church comprised mostly of Iranian immigrants. The worship was in Farsi and English, and the pastor typically gives his sermons only in ...

Created on 16 October 2019

2. Don't Be Afraid to Let Holy Spirit Move

Last weekend, I preached at a church that meets in a big lecture hall on a university campus in Perth, Australia. Most of the congregation at Zion Praise Harvest Church consists of students from Singapore, ...

Created on 08 October 2019

3. 4 Reasons Christian Men Struggle Spiritually

Last weekend, I led a three-day retreat for 125 men in Pittsburgh. The guys came from more than a dozen states as well as Canada. There were teenagers, college students, 20-somethings, hipsters, jocks, ...

Created on 01 October 2019

4. Don't Freak Out When You're in Transition

Three years ago this month, my wife and I packed our belongings and made the biggest move of our lives. After living in Florida for 24 years, we pulled up our roots and relocated to Georgia. It was one ...

Created on 24 September 2019

5. 7 Ways to Bridge the Generation Gap in the Church

If you watched the Democratic Party's presidential debate last week, you'll know why San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro got poor marks from so many commentators and viewers. Castro seemed to be attacking ...

Created on 17 September 2019

6. We Must See in the Invisible Realm

These days I'm trying to raise funds for some overseas mission projects. I need several thousand dollars to finish a women's shelter in Guatemala, about the same amount for a similar effort in Peru, and ...

Created on 10 September 2019

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

... critics. There are some people who roll up their sleeves and serve the Lord; there are others who make it their business to analyze and pick apart everyone who is doing God's work. The devil is the accu ...

Created on 04 September 2019

8. 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

9. An Open Letter to Today's Young Leaders

This week, I'm hosting 16 guys in my home for a spiritual retreat. They are coming from nine states and one foreign country for three days of fellowship, teaching, prayer, hiking and Georgia barbecue. ...

Created on 20 August 2019

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

... . But you can take courage. In the end, those who mock God will be surprised when they see the size and the impact of the final global harvest. J. Lee Grady was editor of Charisma for 11 years and now serves a ...

Created on 19 August 2019

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. The Most Dangerous Prayer in the Bible

More than 19 years ago, I found myself at a church altar in Orlando, Florida. God had been dealing with me about leaving my comfort zone. I had a great job with nice benefits, yet I felt spiritually unfulfilled. ...

Created on 18 July 2017

16. Don't Let a Secret Ruin Your Life

I don't know exactly why, but many people confide in me. I can't count the times people have told me, "I don't know why I'm telling you this, but ..," and then they share a horrible moment from their past. ...

Created on 29 March 2017

17. 6 Signs of a Toxic 'Apostle'

I've just spent two weeks in South America, where the Holy Spirit is moving in unprecedented ways. Churches are growing and average Christians are sharing their faith passionately. One recent Pew Research ...

Created on 22 March 2017

18. Let God's Grace Flood Your Soul Again

The word grace appears in the Old Testament only 37 times. But you will find it 122 times in the New Testament. Every epistle penned by the apostle Paul opens with the greeting, "Grace to you," and closes ...

Created on 15 March 2017

19. God Wants You to Multiply

...  came to the altar because he'd been a slave to pornography. He said it was his first visit to this church. "What's your name," I asked. "Dante Lee Grady," he replied. "Huh? You're kidding," I said. "N ...

Created on 08 March 2017

20. 10 Qualities of Healthy Mentors

Throughout my Christian journey, God sent special people to be my role models and mentors. One of those, a youth pastor named Barry, invited me to his home for a weekly Bible study when I was just 15. ...

Created on 01 March 2017