The blog post below addresses the astonishing lack of discernment among self-professed Christians when it comes to contemporary Christian music (CCM). The truth of the matter is that most CCM really isn’t Christian at all — not even close! How do I know that? By listening to the lyrics. More often than not CCM is […]
This subject is even more pertinent today than it was 6 years ago when I wrote about it. A few years ago “the world’s most famous Christian blogger,” Tim Challies, took Christian “watchbloggers” to task in his piece Evil as Entertainment. Thereafter, says Tim, “Much discussion, much gratitude, much criticism ensued.” Boy I’ll say! Only recently did […]
Another Pentecost? Empowered21 Global Congress is underway in Jerusalem (May 20-25), and is featuring some of the most well-known charismatic NAR/signs and wonders leaders from around the globe. They’re all promoting “the biggest Pentecost in 2,000 years.” John Lanagan of My Word Like Fire warns that the upcoming Empowered21 event has been influenced by New Apostolic […]
The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a dominionist movement which asserts that God is restoring the lost offices of church governance, namely the offices of Prophet and Apostle. Leading figures in this seemingly loosely organized movement claim that these prophets and apostles alone have the power and authority to execute God’s plans and purposes on […]
“The overall ambiance and feel of the services left me feeling confused. How come I wasn’t experiencing these gifts? Why couldn’t I speak in tongues? Why couldn’t I receive these visions and prophecies? Why wasn’t the Holy Spirit talking to me like he was to these people? And then it came to me: How could […]