If one topic in our culture could be described as the “perfect storm,” I would have to say it is homosexuality. Social battle lines are forming around us as we grapple with homosexual marriage or civil unions, gay ordinations and homosexual theology. How did we reach the point at which gay marriage is not simply […]
The beheading of U.S. journalist James Foley has raised concerns in the West about Islamist threats. Israel has been facing this specter for decades and, given Israel’s proximity to the Islamist threat, the Jewish state is the canary in the coal mine for the West. But Gaza seems to be the Western blind spot, even
America can be proud of many things: our innovation, generosity and entrepreneurial spirit are unsurpassed. Yet when it comes to our nation understanding one of the greatest gifts ever given to humanity—the Bible—we’re moving from dumb to dumber … and it’s no laughing matter. Both inside and outside the church, there is a problem. Non-Christians
Christian media often describe North Korea as “the worst place on earth to be a Christian.” According to the leader of one ministry working with North Korean underground Christians, however, that’s not how the Christians of North Korea themselves feel. Eric Foley, CEO of Seoul USA, says that North Korean underground Christians are among the
My kids love collecting action figures. We recently came across one that seemed irresistible. The toy is called Invisible Jim. The manufacturer behind Invisible Jim says it encourages children to use their imaginations. The box is decorated with cool slogans and colorful images. The packaging only cost the U.S. manufacturer pennies to make but sold
Chris Gore sees God supernaturally heal the sick on a regular basis. Whether it is through the Healing Rooms at Bethel Church in Redding, Calif., or while traveling around the world, miracles have become a normal part of his life and ministry. In his book Walking in Supernatural Healing Power, Gore issues a biblical invitation for all
Labeling obesity a disease may actually be counterproductive and not in the best interest of individuals who struggle with weight, according to new research published in the journal Psychological Science. The findings suggest obese individuals who buy into such labeling place less importance on health-focused dieting and are less concerned about weight, which may in
I was sitting in a green room with a well-known individual when my wife walked in, holding our little princess. The gentleman sitting next to me took notice of what her mom and I already knew. “That girl is absolutely gorgeous!” he exclaimed. Then he added, “She needs to be on TV.” Instinctively, I responded,
I recently posted “7 Ways a Wife Injures a Husband Without Even Knowing It.” It’s been a popular post. Thankfully, I’ve not seemed to make a lot of women mad—a few, but not many that I have heard from yet. We will see how the men respond with this post. As I committed, a companion
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Matthew Barnett was 20 years old when his father, Phoenix First Assembly of God leader Tommy Barnett, asked him to take over a Los Angeles church with 18 people that was located in a gang-infested community next to a liquor store. The younger Barnett quickly managed to drive the crowd down from 18 to two
Sickness and emotional pain are rooted in spiritual problems. A person coming for deliverance is convicted of sin and truly wants to be delivered out of his bondage. Our first goal is to help him understand that he doesn’t need to go through a prayer line to receive deliverance. Jesus is true to His Word,
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