Charisma Magazine Staff
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Be Thankful for the Truth of God’s Word
The Thanksgiving holiday is an ideal time of year to pause and truly reflect on the abundant blessings God has bestowed on our lives. The Tide® (thetide.org) global radio ministry encourages believers to prioritize their time by giving the ultimate thanks to God for sharing His wisdom through the Gospel. “All of us can get caught up with
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Ex New-Age Expert: The Truth About Alien Encounters
Stephen Bancarz, formerly one of today’s leading bloggers in the New Age movement, is on a mission to expose the deceptions permeating the community, including what really happens in an “Alien encounter.” Bancarz recently sat down with Gary Bates, the author of Alien Intrusion, a best-selling book set to hit the big screen early next year. “When
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Why Ancient Pagan Rituals Should Matter to Christians
What God did during the time of the prophets and apostles, He did in response to what pagan nations were doing, Derek Gilbert says. These pagan rituals even play a role in end-times prophecy, the author and SkyWatchTV host says. “Ezekiel prophesied a day when those spirits would be part of the war led by the entity
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One of the Bible’s Greatest Stories Is About to Overwhelm Hollywood
From Jesus to Luke, Jim Caviezel is using the big screen to share the New Testament. The actor who played Jesus in Passion of the Christ will take on the doctor scribe in Paul Apostle of Christ, due out Easter. James Faulkner (DaVinci’s Demons, Downton Abby) will play the titular character. Watch the video and let us know
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‘Desert Prophet’ Counts Down the Convergence of Signs You May Have Missed
Four blood moons. Shemitah cycles. The Balfour Declaration. A total solar eclipse. These are just a few of the major signs that have lined up in recent years. On their own, each of these holds minimal significance, but together, they could be indicative of things to come, “The Desert Prophet” John Shorey tells Jim Bakker.
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What Happened When Jesus Brought This Ex-Muslim a Blanket in Prison
A Muslim man named Hamid found Jesus through his brother’s witness. When Hamid heard the gospel, he accepted Jesus with his mind, but his heart was slow to experience the fullness of God’s love. Timid about his faith, Hamid had no desire to risk sharing his new faith with others, according to a story by Frontiers. He
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Aging Too Fast? Turn Back the Hands of Time
We’re all growing older. However, many of us don’t realize we’re aging too fast. Well, cheer up! There are dozens of things we can do to turn back the clock years, even decades. We all want strong, disease-free bodies and minds so we can continue working, doing things we love and spending quality time with
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What Happened When This Megachurch Pastor Stepped Into a 500-Year-Anointing
Truthfully, the only thing Bishop Kenneth Ulmer could think as he climbed the stairs to Martin Luther’s pulpit was, “Don’t trip.” He didn’t. Instead, the pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, California, took on the persona of Luther and spoke from his heart and the Holy Spirit without any notes to guide him.
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Ex-Witch: I Have Seen Lucifer In the Christian Church
An ex-witch who came out of occult, satanic ritual abuse and more says she had an encounter with Lucifer in the Christian church. “This time, I just want to dig into things I’ve personally witnessed and experienced over the last couple of years as I’ve been navigating of learning this corruption in the Christian church,”
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What Hillsong Founder Brian Houston Actually Thinks About Gay Marriage Vote
In the wake of Australia formally recognizing same-sex unions, Brian Houston of Hillsong maintained he will stand firm on the Bible’s definition of marriage. “Australia has overwhelmingly voted to legalize same-sex marriage, and my hope is that once this becomes law, Australians will move forward in unity and love, viewing one another without labels,” Houston
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Are We on the Verge of Prophetic Ministry 2.0?
Fifty-eight prophets from the nations of the earth gathered with dozens of prophets from the Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders in Dallas this week. Some are calling it prophetic history in the making. How significant is this, really? Bishop Bill Hamon is confident The Global Prophetic Consultation and The Global Prophetic Summit reveal the times we are in.
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How Science Proves Biblical Account of the Resurrection
A new nine-part documentary from Revealed Films, Christ Revealed, explores the scientific evidence for the resurrection of Christ. Featuring top Christian apologists and historians and filmed on location in Israel and across America, the docu-series is an epic journey of revelation about the truth of one of the Bible’s most controversial claims. The resurrection of
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How Cedric the Entertainer Uses Faith in His Comedy
He’s one of comedy’s biggest names, but also, he’s on a journey with Christ, just like you and me. In a recent interview with Matthew Faraci, Cedric the Entertainer described his walk with God and how he incorporates his faith into his acts. “It’s probably more in tune with the spirituality of being Christlike,” Cedric
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Atheists Unwittingly Spark Spiritual Revival in High School
A football coach from Georgia’s East Coweta High School who was recently banned from praying with players has revealed that an atheist group’s quest to remove him from invocations has actually sparked an incredible reaction from players and students, alike. “Our students have done a great job, and our students took it upon themselves to organize
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Addressing Challenges in the Modern-Day Prophetic Movement
“This is a first of its kind.” That’s how bishop Bill Hamon described this week of prophetic gatherings in Dallas. This is my first year as part of the Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders, led by Cindy Jacobs. It’s an especially significant moment to join the group. Hamon told me this week, which includes The Global
