John Burton
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‘Armor Bearers’ and Other Weird Christian Practices That Hinder God’s Kingdom
I’ll admit, there are many who will read this article and disagree with me on one or all of the points. That’s par for the course no matter what topic I address, but I need to make it clear up front that what follows is an opinion piece—yet, I believe it’s a valid opinion and …
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Prophetic Dream: Self-Absorbed Apostles Are Compromising Church
Self-absorbed apostles are compromising the government of the church. Last night I had a dream. I’ll begin by clearly affirming the value of apostles, prophets, pastors and the entire fivefold ministry, not to mention every person who functions in any capacity God has assigned them to. In fact, this is all the more reason the …
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Church as We Know It Is Over
Yes, church as we know it is over, but not anywhere near the way the FOX News author suggests. Church leaders and pastors have spent time every week encouraging, inviting and pleading with people to come to a specific place at a specific time on Sundays. This approach has created church staffing models, systems and …
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7 Reasons Pastors Stay Silent in Our Wicked Culture
Pastors are refusing to confront culture, sound alarms or to address today’s political crisis—and it may be time for them to step down. When Ahab saw Elijah, Ahab said to him, “Are you he that troubles Israel?” And he answered, “I have not troubled Israel, but you and your father’s house, in that you have …
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3 Prophetic Cautions Before You Rise Against Belshazzar
I wonder if we realize not only the urgent need, but also the opportunity God is providing for true prophetic messengers to rise up and bring order and life to the world. Many who read this will admit they have been tapped by God to reveal life-altering mysteries and to deliver powerful truths to a …
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Extreme Supernatural: Bizarre Emotionalism or Key to Breakthrough?
The weird and wonderful realm of the supernatural may contain the key to your breakthrough. I refuse to tone down the activity of the Holy Spirit out of respect of those less hungry. That’s been a commitment of my ministry for years. I also refuse to disinvite the Holy Spirit when the manifestations cross the …
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Use This Life-Changing Strategy Against Satan’s Assault on Marriage
“What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder” (Mark 10:9). I’m relaxing next to a warm, simmering fire in a beautiful lodge in Branson, Missouri, after a week-long, life-changing marriage intensive. Focus on the Family has landed on something powerful in the Ozark Mountains. This retreat center is special, and it is …
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Witchcraft Is Driving an Unhealthy Focus on Church Growth
A sinister spirit is behind much of today’s church growth movement. A recent post on Facebook resulted in a long stream of comments from people shouting amen, asking me to start a church, sharing heartbreak over today’s church and dropping in a bunch of fire and bullseye emojis. Here’s part of what I wrote: “I’m …
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Bad Tipper? You May Be Driven by 3 Demonic Spirits
I’m shocked at how many Christians aren’t generous tippers and givers—and many argue against the need to tip their servers at all! But as you abound in everything—in faith, in utterance, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love to us—see that you abound in this grace also. I say this not as a …
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Rejecting Jesus Should Be the Defining Symptom of Insanity
One second in the presence of God will cure the most devoted skeptic, or so the saying goes. Continually, as I watch the world go ’round, I am utterly stunned that people go about their lives while either casually or aggressively rejecting Jesus. Do they not know what they are doing? Jesus said, “Father, forgive …
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7 More Dangerous Misconceptions Christians Have About the Church
Editor’s Note: This is part 2 of a 2-part article. Click here for Part 1. A key reason why people are so disenchanted with the church is simple: Their expectations of what pastors are supposed to do and how the church is supposed to function are wrong. Here a few common misconceptions: 1. The church …
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These Lies Are Fueling Witchcraft Movement in the Church
People are leaving the church in droves, and most fingers are pointed at the senior pastor. Triggered. That’s the best way to describe a lot of people when the topic of “going to church” is brought up. You see, there’s a group of ex-church goers who are so angered by their previous church experiences that …
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Beware of These Unbiblical ‘Freedom Theologies’—Part 2
Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out Part 1 of this series here. We Must Dive Into the Deep “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: “He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars says these things: I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, …
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These Unbiblical ‘Freedom Theologies’ Are Sabotaging the Church
Arguments against the invitation to go deep in God are increasing … and it’s Christians who are leading the resistance. “re·li·gion /rəˈlijÉ™n/ Man’s attempt to use God to get what he wants.” Slap the label “religious” on anything that threatens your theology or impacts your definition of freedom. It feels spiritual. It is spiritual. The …
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The Deadly Argument That Could Wipe out an Entire Generation of Christians
Those who argue that all sin is the same need to take another look at Scripture. Jesus answered, “You would have no power at all over Me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who handed Me over to you has the greater sin” (John 19:11). There is an emerging, deadly argument …
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