We Can Arise Because He is Risen
I remember a time in my early ministry when Easter truly came alive for me.
Kenneth Hagin’s Forgotten Warning
By J. Lee Grady
Charismatic Bible teacher Kenneth Hagin Sr. is considered the father of the so-called prosperity gospel. The folksy, self-trained “Dad Hagin” started a grass-roots movement in Oklahoma that produced a Bible college and a crop of famous preachers including Kenneth Copeland, Jerry Savelle, Charles Capps, Jesse DuPlantis, Creflo Dollar and dozens of others—all of whom teach that Christians who give generously should expect financial rewards on this side of heaven.
Stockstill’s Urgent Plea: “We Have a Window of Time for Repentance”
By J. Lee grady Louisiana pastor Larry Stockstill had a disturbing dream last week. He saw military trucks and armored vehicles getting in formation for a surprise strike on an American city. Stockstill felt alarmed, but when he tried to warn a pastor in his dream, the man ignored him.
What do Christians and Republicans Have In Common?
By Marcia Segelstein, Guest Columnist
A Christian survey organization, the Barna Group, recently conducted research to determine what perceptions young people have about Christianity. It’s a fascinating idea from a public relations point of view: what image do Christians have among American youth?
Lessons We Must Learn From the Aussie Church
Jack and Carol Hanes were forced to make lots of cultural adjustments when they arrived in Australia in 1987. The couple moved to the Sydney area from Arizona to start a church, knowing that the Christian population was tiny.
Can We Mix Religion and Politics?
This year, 2008 is a pivotal year, and the question, “Can we mix religion and politics,” is central. Some believe that the church should be used as a political platform; others advocate passivity. So, what’s the answer?
