Church & Ministry
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Morning Rundown: A Word of Encouragement for Those Rocked by the Allegations Against Mike Bickle
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: A Word of Encouragement for Those Rocked by the Allegations Against Mike Bickle It was absolutely shocking to learn this past weekend that serious allegations had been brought against Mike Bickle, senior leader of IHOPKC. (This stands for International House of Prayer, Kansas City.) Mike …
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Unveiling the Difference Between Ministry and Calling
Recently, I attended a worship service and the topic of the message was “G-D’s Calling Upon the Life of Believers.” The speaker to the congregation began boldly and encouragingly by reminding them that Isaiah was called to be a prophet to Judah, Jonah was called to prophesy to Nineveh, Peter was called to go to …
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A Word of Encouragement for Those Rocked by the Allegations Against Mike Bickle
It was absolutely shocking to learn this past weekend that serious allegations had been brought against Mike Bickle, senior leader of IHOPKC. (This stands for International House of Prayer, Kansas City.) Mike is a personal friend and, to my knowledge, a beautiful example of devotion to Jesus. He spent hours daily in prayer and the …
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Shaky Financial Future: Younger Christians Show Decline in Local Church Support
Data for the study was gathered online through a survey of 2,016 U.S. adults, conducted from Nov. 12–19, 2021. An additional online survey of 516 U.S. Protestant senior pastors was also conducted from March 25–April 5, 2022. The study shows that while millennials and Gen Z adults are great when it comes to giving their …
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6 Reasons Why the Church Should Embrace the Cross of Christ
Preaching on the cross of Christ has fallen out of favor in recent decades. Dispensational “hyper grace” teaching even dismisses passages employing Christ followers to take up their cross as not applicable in the church age (Mark 8:34). However, the cross of Christ holds eternal significance for Christians, representing sacrifice, redemption and the ultimate expression …
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People Are Dying of Starvation Sitting at Believers’ Tables
The first time I heard the statement “garbage in, garbage out,” I was in middle school and my health class teacher was talking to us about junk food in our diets. His point was if you fill something with garbage, then you can only expect garbage to come out. While I haven’t always applied this …
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Morning Rundown: Do Cessationists Have Any Evidence at All to Support Their Theory?
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: Do Cessationists Have Any Evidence at All to Support Their Theory? I read with interest James Lasher’s excellent review of the “Cessationist” movie. I also noted that earlier this month, Pastor John MacArthur hosted a Cessationist Conference at his Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, …
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Do Cessationists Have Any Evidence at All to Support Their Theory?
I read with interest James Lasher’s excellent review of the “Cessationist” movie. I also noted that earlier this month, Pastor John MacArthur hosted a Cessationist Conference at his Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. I was reminded of an interesting encounter I had years ago that highlighted how flimsy is their argument for the …
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Has American Christendom Finally Come to Her Kairos?
The Oct. 3rd, must-watch interview of Tucker Carlson with Victor Davis Hanson was both relevant and revealing. “If you’ve ever wondered why it’s taken you so long to figure out what’s happening now in American politics, don’t blame yourself,” Carlson said. “It’s not your fault. It’s hard for most Americans to comprehend the total dishonesty …
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Morning Rundown: Natalie Runion Addresses Church Hurt, Healing and Restoration
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: Natalie Runion Addresses Church Hurt, Healing and Restoration Church hurt is a poignant reality that many believers face on their spiritual journey with Jesus. As followers of Christ, we are called to love both our Savior and the people He loves. This often leads us …
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Breaking the Chains: A Christian Call to Defeating Homelessness and Addiction
In the heart of North Springfield, Missouri, Freedom City Church has been answering a Christian calling to extend help to individuals grappling with homelessness and drug addiction. Since its establishment in 2015, the church has implemented several programs, guided by a biblical perspective to reach out to those in need. Pastor John Alarid of Freedom …
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Wanting Connection to Church Family? New App Bringing Faithful Together
Church attendance has been on a downward trend, leading to increased isolation among individuals even as doors remain open in the post-pandemic era. Recognizing the need to reach out to those seeking faith and community, one organization is leveraging modern-day marketing techniques to revolutionize church outreach and spread the love of Jesus in the digital …
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Pentecostals Forge Ahead as Leaders in Church Growth
While numerous church denominations across the Western world experience a decline in membership, Pentecostal churches stand out as a vibrant and growing segment of Christianity. In the face of this decline, Pentecostals have defied the trend and continued to flourish. Three key factors contribute to their remarkable growth and influence. Pentecostal Churches Thrive Through their …
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Morning Rundown: Is God Sending a Message of Hope to America?
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories posted on charismamag.com: Is God Sending a Message of Hope to America? Although I am a believer, not a skeptic, I’m a thinking believer. I’m not impressed with the “discovery” of the face of Jesus in a piece of wood. Or the map of America appearing in …
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How a Great Awakening Turned America’s Founding Fathers Against Slavery
America’s Founders are under attack. Their monuments are being toppled and their names removed from schools and other public buildings. Children are being taught that George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were evil, rich slaveowners who formed this nation to protect their wealth and maintain the institution of slavery. This twisted history of America is dividing …
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