Following are snippets of the top stories posted over the past week on mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full.
Michael Tait and the Newsboys: Why He’s Stepping Away After 15 Years
Michael Tait, the dynamic lead singer of the Christian band Newsboys, has announced that he’s stepping down after more than 15 incredible years with the group. His decision, fueled by prayer and fasting, gives us all something to think about when it comes to handling life’s big moments.
In a heartfelt social media post, he shared the journey that brought him to this major choice. “Fifteen years ago, my life was forever changed when I received the invite to step into the role of lead singer for Newsboys,” he wrote. Reflecting on his time with the band, he called it “some of the most fulfilling, faith-filled, and rewarding years of my life.” And it’s no wonder—under his leadership, the band experienced a major resurgence with hits like “Born Again” and “God’s Not Dead,” reaching fans all over the world.
Tait’s announcement wasn’t just a quick decision. “This decision does not come lightly and has been a shock to even myself,” he admitted. But he didn’t make this call on a whim. “Amidst prayer and fasting, I have clarity that this is the right decision,” he said. And here’s where it gets inspiring: Tait leaned on Matthew 6:33, a verse that reminded him to “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness.” It’s a great reminder for all of us to keep God at the center when making those tough life choices.
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Chuck Pierce Reveals His Word for 2025
Renowned prophet Chuck Pierce shared powerful insights for 2025, emphasizing that it will be a year marked by both grace and conflict. During a livestream with Christian International’s Jane Hamon, Pierce described how God’s timing and positioning will be essential for believers to navigate the challenges ahead and fulfill their divine purposes.
“I think this year more than ever it is important that we understand times and know what we are to do,” says Pierce.
Pierce says the night before the election, the Lord woke him up at 3:00 a.m. Prior to going to sleep, Pierce asked the Lord if He could show him anything beyond the year 2026 since God had previously given him insight into the years leading up to 2026.
Prophetic Warnings and a Call to Prayer: What’s Coming Next?
Days prior to President Donald Trump’s inauguration, prophetic minister Chris Reed released urgent warnings, calling Christians to unite in prayer for the protection of President Trump, American leadership and the nation as a whole. Reed, who expresses deep spiritual concern, believes that now is the time for believers to take action through intercession and repentance.
Reed issues a series of prophetic insights and warnings, highlighting key areas of concern for the days ahead:
- A Potential Third Assassination Attempt: Reed warns of a potential third attempt to assassinate President Trump, urging fervent prayers for his safety and divine protection.
How a California Pastor Found Revival Amid the Chaos of Wildfires
Matthew Barnett, pastor of the historic Angelus Temple and CEO of the Dream Center in Los Angeles, California, is seeing incredible spiritual hunger in the wake of devastating California wildfires that have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures.
Barnett, whose organization is feeding and housing those impacted by the inferno, told CBN News he has seen a massive outpouring of resources and volunteer staff—people from all walks of life who are flooding to his campus to help the Christian nonprofit bring relief.
In the process, these people are hearing—and experiencing—the Christian gospel.
Woke Bishop Turns to Daytime TV for Support After Trump Rebuke
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde publicly addressed her rebuke of the president during the National Prayer Service on Tuesday.
Speaking to “The View,” Budde says that, “My responsibility that morning, yesterday morning, was to reflect, to pray with the nation for unity. And I was pondering what are the foundations of unity, I wanted to emphasize respecting the honor and dignity of every human being.”
Budde says she was going against a “narrative” she believes is polarizing and divisive, and that she was deliberately not paying attention to the reactions of Trump and Vance while delivering her message.
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