Morning Rundown: Mike Bickle Releases Statement Amid Investigation
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Mike Bickle Releases Statement Amid Investigation
In recent months, the Christian community has followed the ongoing investigation into allegations against Mike Bickle, the founder of the International House of Prayer of Kansas City (IHOPKC). As a prominent figure in the evangelical world, Bickle has been a source of inspiration and spiritual guidance for many. However, recent events have brought his leadership and character into question.
Now, Mike Bickle has released a personal statement amid the allegations made against him and the corresponding investigation:
To my Family and Friends, December 12, 2023:
With a very heavy heart I want to express how deeply grieved I am that my past sins have led to so much pain, confusion,
and division in the body of Christ in this hour. I sadly admit that 20+ years ago, I sinned by engaging in inappropriate
behavior—my moral failures were real. (I am not admitting to the more intense sexual activities that some are suggesting).
I hate my sin and I see it as serious and grievous before a holy God. I take all sin seriously, so on those occasions
I quickly and sincerely repented in a way that resulted in receiving assurance from God followed by a daily resolve to live
holy in all of my ways. God graciously helped me to respond in those times with a broken and contrite heart that was
filled with godly sorrow. To this day, I remain sorrowful about those past failures.
Megachurch Pastor’s Son Wins Big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
The son of the founding pastor of an Alabama megachurch is now the winner of one of America’s longest-running game shows.
Michael Hodges, son of Church of the Highlands founding Pastor Chris Hodges, is the latest winner of the “Wheel of Fortune” game show.
In an episode that aired on December 7th, Hodges solved a bonus round puzzle that won him more than $52,000.
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Turkish Lawmaker Suffers Cardiac Arrest While Criticizing Israel
In a dramatic turn of events, Turkish lawmaker Hasan Bitmez, 53, suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the floor of the Turkish National Assembly on Tuesday. The incident occurred moments after he delivered a harsh critique of his country’s response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Bitmez, who serves as the deputy head of Turkey’s Felicity Party, was addressing the Grand Assembly of the Turkish National Assembly when he suddenly collapsed. The shocking footage shows him falling to the ground as concerned onlookers rushed to his side to provide assistance.
Bitmez’s heart reportedly stopped in the Parliament but was later restarted. He is diabetic and received two stents in his heart after an angiography at a local hospital. He is believed to be in critical condition. {eoa}
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