Tithing remains one of the most debated and disregarded practices in the modern church, and only a small fraction of Christians are honoring it biblically—and it’s costing them more than they realize.

“A recent study showed that only 5% of churchgoers biblically tithe,” Evan DiDio said during a recent livestream. “Now, that’s interesting. Maybe you don’t like the tithe. Maybe you’re against the tithe. Is the tithe biblical? Is the tithe still relevant for today?”

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DiDio made clear that tithing is not about religious legalism or checking a spiritual box. “It’s not just about paying God. It’s about putting him first in everything that we do. And we’re specifically referring to finances when we talk about the tithe because that’s—you know, where your treasure is, that’s where your heart is.”

He emphasized that the principle of tithing predates the Mosaic law and is tied to honoring God, not fulfilling an obligation. “Tithing is not done away with in the new covenant from what we’ve seen because it—it was not part of the ten commandments. It wasn’t part of the law… It predated it.”

Quoting Leviticus 27, DiDio reminded listeners that the tithe belongs to God: “All the tithe is the Lord’s. The Word of God is the Word of God. And so the tithe does not belong to me. It already belongs to God.”

He warned against the common mindset of tithing as optional generosity. “Tithing isn’t optional generosity. It’s foundational obedience.”

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Referencing Malachi chapter 3, DiDio read, “‘Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed me. But you say, wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and in offerings.’” He added, “It looks like the entire nation was affected by this by a lack of tithing and offering.”

DiDio’s message is not rooted in guilt, but in grace and responsibility. “Tithing is not just paying God the bill. That’s not what we’re doing here… Tithing has to be done with the right heart motive.”

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He concluded with a reminder that blessings follow obedience: “And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes… And all nations shall call you blessed: for you shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts.”

As more Christians wrestle with questions about financial stewardship, DiDio’s message is a firm but loving call back to what Scripture plainly teaches: the tithe belongs to God.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

In a recent broadcast, prophetic teacher Joseph Z urged viewers to remain vigilant and prayerful as spiritual and geopolitical tensions escalate.

He cited unrest in Seattle, new reports of potential asteroid impacts and the growing threat of international war as signs that believers must respond with spiritual discernment and bold faith.

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Z addressed the recent disruption of Christian worship services in Seattle, where pastors and ministry leaders have faced harassment and even physical assaults.

“Pastor Russell Johnson… just was on Fox News and all that with the assault they had out in Seattle,” Z said, calling attention to the confrontation as more than just a local issue. “Honestly trying to stop them from standing up and just simply worshiping the Lord.”

He added that other leaders such as Ross Johnston and Jenny Donnelly were also present and targeted, describing the attack as a manifestation of a larger spiritual battle. “That’s a sign of the spirit of the age clashing even on a global scale,” Z said.

Alongside his concern for rising hostility toward public displays of faith, Z referenced recent scientific alerts about asteroid threats. He indicated that warnings about near-Earth objects have intensified.

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“There’s a new report coming out about asteroids,” he said. “We’ve talked about this many times about asteroids that could come and hit the Earth… talking about these asteroids that could come and destroy cities.”

Z tied these physical threats to what he described as an intensifying spiritual climate.

“There’s an immense pressure in the atmosphere,” he said. “There’s an immense challenge that’s taking place in our geopolitical space.”

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According to Z, world events are being shaped by more than political motives—he believes a spiritual agenda is at work.

“Something is—the spirit of antichrist wants to induce… wickedness with war and I mean epic amounts of war,” he said, warning that global conflict could escalate rapidly without intervention through prayer and spiritual authority.

Z’s message aligns with his broader prophetic worldview, which emphasizes the role of the church in confronting darkness, resisting fear and standing for truth amid growing global instability.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

A stunning ultrasound photo is capturing hearts and stirring faith after Amanda Foster, 33, of Kentucky, shared what she believes is a visible answer to her prayers—a divine sign from God above.

At 32 weeks pregnant, Foster went in for a routine scan following earlier concerns about her baby boy’s heart. A defect near the aorta had been identified earlier, raising the risk of serious complications. But Foster didn’t waver in her trust. “I have asked the Lord repeatedly to please keep His hand on my baby before every appointment,” she said.

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During the scan, what appeared to be a large hand was seen resting over the baby’s head. Foster’s daughter Bailey was the first to notice it.

The image quickly spread online, being called “amazing” and “a miracle.” While some speculated it was a distorted image of the baby’s own hand, Amanda and her husband, Kyle, believe otherwise.

“We prayed and prayed along with several others. When we followed up with a specialist, it was gone,” Foster wrote on Facebook. “Thinking about [the ultrasound] more and more brought me to tears and filled me with gratitude for all God has and continues to do for me.”

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Foster’s journey has not been easy. At 17, she lost her first baby to Potter’s syndrome. The grief nearly shattered her faith.

“I never doubted that God wasn’t real, I just didn’t want anything to do with Him because of what He had done to me,” she said. But after years of pain, she gave her life to Jesus in 2021. Her life changed—and her family grew. She now has two healthy daughters, a thriving toddler son, and another boy on the way.

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This ultrasound moment is a tender reminder of God’s love for children and the power of prayer. Psalm 127:3 declares, “Look, children are a gift of the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.”

Every child is a masterpiece—loved by the Father, formed with purpose and worthy of protection. Foster’s story is a shining testament that even before birth, God’s hand is at work.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

Standing on the biblical soil of Samaria, Pastor Larry Huch didn’t mince words.

“There’s nowhere in the Bible it’s called the West Bank,” he said, looking out over the heartland of Israel. “Physically, we cannot give up this land… but spiritually, this land here in Samaria… is the foundation of our belief in God.”

That was the tone for the latest episode of New Beginnings on Daystar, as Pastor Larry and Governor Yossi Dagan took viewers to a place most tourists never go: the rugged, prophetic hills of Judea and Samaria. To them, it’s not just land—it’s destiny.

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Governor Dagan put it plainly: “To bring sovereignty to Judea and Samaria is not just historical justice… it’s to say thank you very much to God.”

Huch agreed, warning that denying Israel’s claim to this land isn’t a neutral position—it’s rebellion against a 3,700-year-old promise. “Don’t ever use the term ‘West Bank’ again,” he urged. “It’s never been the West Bank. It is Judea and Samaria. And Israel’s right to exist? That was determined by Almighty God when He said to Abraham, ‘I give this land right here, this land to the Jewish people forever.’”

These aren’t just political statements. For Huch, this is about aligning with God’s Word in a dangerous world. “I believe my wife and my grandchild are alive today, defeating cancer, because we stand with the nation of Israel,” he said.

They also pointed to Oct. 7, when Israel was attacked by Hamas, as proof of the need for full Israeli sovereignty. “To protect Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport, and all the big cities in Israel on the ground,” said Dagan, “we must hold this land. This is the time of Judea and Samaria.”

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Pastor Larry took it even further. “This is our Esther moment,” he said. “If you don’t stand with Israel, if you don’t stand with the sovereignty of Judea and Samaria, then God will raise someone else up—but don’t think you and your family will escape. That’s the blessing and the curse.”

And for those who question the relevance of Israel to Christians, Pastor Larry had this to say: “Standing with Israel is standing on the promises of God… And if we are silent, we’re part of the problem.”

He thanked President Donald Trump for his recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and called on him to take the next step. “I believe… he is going to acknowledge Judea and Samaria. He’s a ‘promises made, promises kept’ kind of guy.”

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At the end of the segment, Huch left viewers with a challenge—and a choice. “I feel like it’s Moses all over again: choose what side you’re on. You want to serve God? Stand on my side. Bless Israel.”

For those ready to take that stand, Huch reminded believers that their voice matters: in elections, in churches and in everyday conversations. “If you’re going to a church that’s not saying, ‘We stand with Israel,’ you need to go somewhere else.”

Now more than ever, Pastor Larry says, is the time for Christians to be bold. “This is our time,” he said. “To prepare Israel for the coming of the Messiah. And to make the Bible land great again—because that’s how we make America godly again.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

For the first time in history, a man from the United States has ascended to the papacy—an event prophesied to be the beginning of a global religious shift more than 70 years ago.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago, now Pope Leo XIV, was elected by the Vatican conclave despite concerns over American geopolitical influence. Born in Illinois and ordained in 1982, Leo XIV holds dual citizenship with Peru and has spent decades in missionary work across South America.

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While this development is monumental in its own right, it also draws prophetic parallels to a sobering warning issued by Pentecostal revivalist William Branham in 1954. Branham said, “One of these glorious days when this united confederation of church goes together and the new pope is brought out of the United States and put over there according to prophecy, then they’ll form an image like unto the beast.”

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Branham referenced Revelation 13, which describes a second beast that appears like a lamb but speaks like a dragon—symbolizing a deceptive, satanic power cloaked in religion and peace. He linked this imagery directly to the United States, a nation with civil and ecclesiastical power that he warned would one day merge into a religious-political system resembling Rome.

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Branham further warned, “Preachers will give in with the excuse that they will serve God within the framework of the Antichrist beast system. They will give in to the flatteries and blandishments of the hierarchy and the people will follow these false shepherds right into the slaughter.”

These words carry renewed weight in the wake of Pope Leo XIV’s rise. While not declaring him the direct fulfillment of prophecy, many see this moment as a potential milestone on the biblical end-times timeline.

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This is a call for discernment, not fear. Scripture commands believers to test every spirit and remain anchored in God’s Word. As deception grows and religious institutions align more closely with global systems, Christians must prepare for greater spiritual shaking.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

In a recent episode of The Tom Hughes Report, pastor and prophecy teacher Tom Hughes issued a sobering but hope-filled warning to Christians: the spirit of the Antichrist is not only coming—it’s already here. Drawing from Scripture and current world events, Hughes outlined three urgent truths believers must grasp in order to discern the times and remain spiritually grounded.

“This is how they’ll deceive the world,” Hughes warned, as he delved into the Antichrist’s future role and the deception already shaping minds and hearts across the globe.

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1. The Rise of the Antichrist Is Closer Than We Think

Hughes emphasized that the idea of the Antichrist is not some obscure theological footnote, but a well-known concept from the early church onward. “1 John 2:18 says, ‘Little children, it is the last hour. And as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many Antichrists have come.’”

He stressed that the Antichrist is not a mythological figure or merely symbolic. “The beast is not just a symbol, but a flesh and blood human male,” Hughes said, referencing Revelation 13. “The Bible depicts him as a head of government who becomes the totalitarian leader of the world.”

2. The Spirit of the Antichrist Is Already Active

Hughes pointed to current social and spiritual decay as evidence that the Antichrist’s influence is already here. “1 John chapter 4 beginning verse 3 says every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God and is the spirit of Antichrist which you have heard was coming and now already is in the world.”

He cited examples of false religiosity in the political sphere, noting, “I heard a famous conservative leader recently explain that he is a Christian because… he believes in the golden rule even though he explicitly denies the resurrection of Jesus.” Hughes continued, “Agreeing with me on politics does not make you a Christian.”

This spirit, he warned, is not just philosophical—it’s influencing policy, education and even religious institutions. “That’s why university students across much of the world are marching in favor of baby butchering rapists,” he said soberly.

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3. The Rapture Is Imminent, and It Changes Everything

The third point Hughes drove home was both alarming and comforting: the rapture of the church could occur at any moment. “The rapture is imminent and it changes everything,” he said. “An imminent rapture does not mean it will happen in the next few minutes. Instead, it means that it could happen in the next few minutes, in the next few seconds, in the next milliseconds.”

Quoting 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Hughes reminded believers: “The Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout… and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.”

Referencing Luke 12:35, Hughes urged his audience to remain watchful. “‘Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning, and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master… Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching.’”

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Despite the grim realities of deception, lawlessness and spiritual confusion, Hughes ended with a call to courage and faith. “The chaos we see around us is not random. It’s not meaningless. It’s not out of control,” he said. “Our future is bright because Jesus is coming.”

For those longing for clarity in chaotic times, Hughes’ message is a rallying cry: stay alert, stay grounded and hold on to the promises of Christ. “Occupy until he comes,” Hughes encouraged.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

The signs of the end times are piling up—from wars and natural disasters to strange changes in the skies.

For Tom Cote, host of the Watchman River YouTube channel, these aren’t just coincidences; they’re warnings. And the latest one appeared right above his head.

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“I saw something I’ve never seen before,” Cote said. “The sky was white. The sky was literally white.”

What stunned him wasn’t just the color, but what appeared against it: “puffy clouds intermittently placed in front of the white sky.” He turned to his wife and asked, “Have you ever seen this before?” She replied, “I’ve never seen this before.”

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Cote believes these aren’t random atmospheric oddities. “We are in the last days,” he said. “We’re waiting for Jesus to come back… we are waiting.” He pointed to Luke 21:28: when these things begin to happen, believers are to “look up” because “our redemption is drawing near.”

He recalled another moment of concern: “When I was a child, the sun was golden.” Now, he said, it looks like “the whitest, brightest LED light you’ve ever seen.” Though hesitant to bring it up, fearing backlash, he was shocked when viewers said they’d noticed the same shift.

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“These things are spiritual,” Cote said plainly. “Say it with me. It’s a spiritual thing.”

His plea is heartfelt and urgent: “Do you belong to Jesus? I really hope you do.” As the skies shift and the world groans, Cote is convinced these signs are sounding the trumpet—and he’s calling the church to be ready.

To hear more from Cote about signs that we are living in the end times, watch the video above.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

In a deeply moving moment at the European Congress on Evangelism, evangelist Franklin Graham shared that he met earlier in the day with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to pray for peace amid the ongoing war with Russia.

The announcement came Tuesday evening during a session of the congress, which is being hosted by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) in Berlin and has drawn over 1,000 evangelical leaders from 56 countries. Graham, who leads the BGEA, took the stage and led attendees in prayer after disclosing his meeting with the Ukrainian leader.

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“Today, I had the privilege to meet with President Zelensky,” Graham told the audience. “And I prayed with him that God will give them wisdom and that God will give them a path forward for peace.”

Graham emphasized the growing instability in Europe and reminded delegates that the region has once again become a battleground. “We see war again on this continent,” he said. “And I have had the opportunity in the past of meeting [Russian] President Putin and sharing with him what we as Evangelicals believe.”

He reflected on his earlier encounter with the Russian leader, noting, “Now, when I said that to him, he kind of listened very politely, but maybe it was the first time he understood. He was probably thinking this is the craziest thing I’ve ever heard. I don’t know.”

BGEA has previously reached out to both leaders, encouraging them to seek God in the midst of conflict. But for Graham, prayer is not a last resort—it is the front line. “Only God can solve this,” he said, acknowledging the complexities on both sides of the war.

Calling the congress to a time of collective intercession, Graham urged, “I think the most important thing maybe we can do for the next few minutes is to pray, and to pray for Ukraine, to pray for Russia, for the leaders of these countries and for the president of my country (U.S.), President Trump, that God will give a way forward.”

Delegates responded, lifting their voices in prayer for several minutes. Graham then closed with his own prayer:

“Father, we pray tonight for President Putin,” he said. “And Father, we pray that you would give him wisdom, that you would work in his heart, and that he would desire to have peace.
“And Father, we pray for President Zelensky, that you would work in his heart, and that desire for peace would be in his heart as well.
“And Father, we pray that you would give them a path. A path that would allow them to move forward.
“Father, we believe you’re the only one who can do this.
“We pray for President Trump. Give him wisdom as to what to do and what to say and how he can use his office to bring peace to this part of the world or to help bring it.
“So, Father, none of this can happen without you. We’ve got to have your help. That you would guide and direct. You can open doors and you can close doors.
“So, God, we thank you and we praise you. So tonight, Father, we give you the glory. And we pray all of this in the name of your son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.”

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Graham’s call to prayer follows a press conference earlier that day, when he was asked if he had a word of encouragement for European evangelicals facing fear and uncertainty amid government warnings and preparations for potential escalation. His response was simple, but firm.

“Prayer is the most important thing we can do,” he said. “And that is to pray for President Putin, President Zelensky and the leaders in both countries that God would work in their hearts to find a solution to this war.”

He continued, “Thousands upon thousands of people have been killed. No one even actually knows the numbers, but we know it’s horrific. And it needs to come to an end.”

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Graham urged Christians around the world to remain steadfast and hopeful. “Pray that God would somehow touch the hearts of these men and bring them to a point of reconciliation. And at least where the killing would stop, and they could negotiate instead of trying to blow each other up. And that’s what I would encourage the church to do.”

In a time when peace may seem impossible, Graham’s message is a bold reminder that with God, the impossible becomes possible. Prayer, he insists, is the most powerful tool we have to see miracles unfold—even the miracle of peace in the midst of war.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

During a recent episode of Prophecy Watchers, host Gary Stearman and author L.A. Marzulli pointed to the intensifying global chaos as evidence that the rapture of the church may be near.

“I think we’re closer than most people would think,” Marzulli said. “I think it’s really close. I really do.”

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Referencing 1 Thessalonians 5:3, Stearman noted, “For when they shall say peace and safety, then sudden destruction shall come upon them as travail upon a woman with child.” He emphasized that the world’s present state matches biblical descriptions of end-times upheaval. “Biblically speaking, the rapture is always embedded in the scenario of global revolution,” Stearman said.

Marzulli echoed the sentiment: “We are at the point where you can’t fix this anymore.”

Highlighting Israel’s prophetic role, Marzulli cited Amos 9:14-15 as proof of God’s ongoing covenant. “They will build the way cities and inhabit them. Check. They will plant vineyards and drink the wine from them. Check… And here’s the kicker. I will plant them in their land, and never again will they be plucked up out of the land I have given them.”

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Concerns were also raised about the rise of artificial intelligence and its potential role in end-times deception. “You don’t know what you’re looking at is real,” Marzulli said. “This is demonic. This is real Frankenstein.”

Stearman added, “In a sense, AI is creating itself… If this isn’t Antichrist stuff, I don’t know what is.”

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The conversation also covered the October 7, attacks on Israel, the persecution of Christians worldwide, and the growing push for globalism. Marzulli remarked, “The player to watch is Turkey… That’s his belief system. That’s his core.”

When asked about objections to a pre-tribulation rapture, Marzulli responded, “We’re not appointed to wrath… We are the bride of Christ, which didn’t exist until after the crucifixion and then Pentecost when the spirit comes in.”

As the conversation came to a close, both men reaffirmed their hope in Christ’s return. “Keep looking up,” Marzulli said. “Because as Gary says, we are.”

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

Jan Markell, host of Understanding the Times Radio, recently sat down with Pastor Mark Henry to discuss whether America is entering a “golden age” or simply witnessing a brief pause in the prophetic timeline.

With President Trump declaring a new era of prosperity, many Christians are questioning what this means in light of biblical prophecy.

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“God’s agenda never pauses. It is never on hold,” Markell said, reminding listeners that no political development can override divine timing.

Pastor Mark Henry emphasized the difference between political rhetoric and theological truth.

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While Trump’s administration may bring economic relief and stronger ties to Israel, Henry pointed out that “living under a curse… it’s still a fallen world.” The true golden age, they affirmed, will come only when Christ returns to establish His millennial kingdom.

“No one’s going to be disappointed with the age that Jesus brings,” Henry added.

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The discussion also touched on Israel’s prophetic role, globalist agendas and media voices like Tucker Carlson, whose criticisms of Israel reflect a broader lack of theological understanding. Markell and Henry warn that spiritual discernment is crucial as world events continue to accelerate toward fulfillment.

If you’d like to watch the full interview, check out the video above.

James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.