Author name: Shawn A. Akers

Rally at National Mall

Hundreds of Thousands Send Terrorists Poignant Message with National Mall Rally

U.S.

More than a month into Israel’s war against Hamas hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the U.S. capital in support of the Jewish state. Tuesday’s rally comes after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that shut down streets in major cities and included outbursts of antisemitism on college campuses. Students, adults, and senior citizens from around […]

Crumbling American flag

What Hurts the Most While Watching America Fall Apart

Culture

The state of our nation today reminds me of “The Twilight Zone” reruns that I watched as a young boy. They were always very eerie and unsettling. This Is Fact Not Fiction For those unfamiliar with “The Twilight Zone,” it was a science fiction horror series that ended in 1964. Each episode began with an

Bombed out house

‘The Massacre at Kibbutz Be’eri’

Standing With Israel

On Oct. 7, 2023 at 6:30 a.m., the small idyllic community of Kibbutz Be’eri, in the northwestern area of the Negev desert in Israel, awoke to sirens as a terrorist attack was underway. This kibbutz, with about 1,100 members, as with several other communities within kilometers of the Gaza Strip, was about to witness and

Yair Levi

Jewish Singer Turned Soldier: ‘This is a War for Peace’

World

Yair Levi never wanted to be a soldier in the Israel Defense Forces. His life aspirations were to become a singer and writer in his native land of Israel, and to bring peace and harmony to his people through song. And while Levi has had the opportunity to do just that, through very unfortunate circumstances,

Warren Marcus

Christian Author, Filmmaker Warren Marcus Dies at 74

Culture

After a lengthy bout with cancer, Christian author, filmmaker and television producer Warren Marcus passed away Monday evening at 74, with his wife of many years, Donna, by his side. In late October, Marcus’ family called for prayer for him through social media as he fought for his life. Donna Marcus said in October she

Sean Feucht

Morning Rundown: Sean Feucht: Peace Anthem ‘God of Israel’ Is ‘A Prophetic Sign’

News

Here’s a quick summary of the top stories on cn.mycharisma.com: Sean Feucht: Peace Anthem ‘God of Israel’ Is ‘A Prophetic Sign’ During the holidays in December—especially Christmas and Hanukkah—”peace on earth” has been a popular phrase for nearly 160 years. Henry Wordsworth-Longfellow, one of the most prominent American writers of the 19th century, composed the

Thanksgiving table

Larry Tomczak: 7 Suggestions for Delightful Holiday Gatherings

Here's the Deal

Let’s be honest—your upcoming holiday get-togethers have potential for wonderful memory-making or some weird occurrences that’ll make you wonder how you ever got into such a mess. God may have some surprises ahead with a cantankerous uncle, curmudgeon senior or an unexpected boy/girlfriend with uber-liberal political views gleaned from Michael Moore or Rachel Maddow. Scripture

Street evangelism

How Can Local Churches Be Empowered for Evangelism?

Culture

Last week, I wrote about the eye-opening conversation I had with two evangelists that I hugely respect and admire on the state of evangelism in modern America. I highly encourage you to read that piece here. Shawn Carlson is the executive director at Time to Revive (TTR). Founded by Kyle Lance Martin, TTR is equipping

Sean Feucht

Sean Feucht: Peace Anthem ‘God of Israel’ Is ‘A Prophetic Sign’

Culture

During the holidays in December—especially Christmas and Hanukkah—”peace on earth” has been a popular phrase for nearly 160 years. Henry Wordsworth-Longfellow, one of the most prominent American writers of the 19th century, composed the poem of the same name on Christmas Day in 1863. It’s a concept that three songwriters and performers—all of very diverse

Python

The Spiritual Force Choking the Life Out of the Church

Culture

Earlier this week I spoke at a leadership conference for a group of pastors in El Salvador. These pastors face a lot of spiritual challenges in their culture: Drug addiction among youth, alcoholism, idolatry and rampant witchcraft. But I had to tell these pastors that the biggest challenge to their churches is not something outside—it

Carlton Pearson

Controversial Pentecostal Bishop Carlton Pearson Dies at 70

Culture

Pentecostal Bishop Carlton Pearson, once the pastor of the one of the largest churches in Tulsa, Oklahoma, died at 70 on Sunday, Nov. 19, after a long battle with prostate cancer. He had been under hospice care since early November. During the 1990s, Pearson’s church in Tulsa, Higher Dimensions Church, reached an average attendance of

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