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1. 10 Ways the Church Turns Off the Next Generation

Most pastors and churches I know are trying hard to reach the next generation. Some are doing a good job, while some are barely moving the needle. The difference is related to their methods and how they ...

Created on 25 July 2018

2. How to Reverse Our Declaration of Independence From God

Since the original Declaration of Independence penned by Thomas Jefferson and made official in 1776, the USA has made an about turn from the values of that document. Anyone examining the Declaration of ...

Created on 05 July 2018

3. 15 Contrasts Between True and False Apostolic Leaders

Jesus commended the Ephesian church for testing apostles to see if they were legitimate; we should do the same (Rev. 2:2). Also, for the sake of brevity, I am going to use term "apostle" for the title ...

Created on 20 June 2018

4. 7 Signs to Discern False Prophets, Part 2

The following is part two of my article "7 Signs That Help Discern Between Flaky and False Prophets." As already stated in the first part of this article, by flaky, I am referring to a prophetic leader ...

Created on 13 June 2018

5. 7 Ways to Discern Between False and Flaky Prophets

The prophetic movement and or prophetic leaders have perhaps been the most controversial in the body of Christ the past several decades. Some of it has to do with the fact that many people are afraid of ...

Created on 06 June 2018

6. 10 Ways to Raise the Level of Your Influence

Many people desire to have a lot more influence than they currently have. Unfortunately, most people do not understand how this can take place. Some believers have a mystical approach and think that just ...

Created on 30 May 2018

7. Undeniable Signs Your Pastor Is Preaching Heresy

Not long ago, it was reported that prominent Protestant pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr. of Harlem's 10,000-member First Corinthian Baptist Church now advocates a pluralist belief that there are many roads ...

Created on 23 May 2018

8. Should the Apostolic Usurp the Authority of Pastors, Churches?

Recently I have been reading some articles critical of NAR (the so-called new apostolic reformation) which (oftentimes) correctly calls attention to some abuses perpetrated in the name of the apostolic. ...

Created on 16 May 2018

9. How the Church Can Bridge These Critical Gaps

Since I have been serving God in leadership since 1980, I have observed serious gaps in the church in at least seven major areas. If not corrected, these seven areas will greatly limit the ability of the ...

Created on 09 May 2018

10. Will Preaching the Word Soon Be Illegal?

In the news recently, on April 19, 2018, it was said "California Bill AB 2943 has passed." According to this law, the church can no longer preach or teach that homosexuality is a sin or wrong behavior ...

Created on 25 April 2018

11. The NAR and the Restoration of Apostolic Ministry Today

In this two-part series, we will explore the necessity of restoring apostolic ministry today. Click here to read part one. In part two, we look into what God is doing today. I believe that the present ...

Created on 18 April 2018

12. Why We Need to Restore Apostolic Ministry Today—Part 1

Since the late 1940s, there has been a resurgence of attempts to activate the fivefold ministry gifts as found in Ephesians 4:11. Starting with the "Latter Rain movement" in Canada, various groups have ...

Created on 11 April 2018

13. Does Hell Actually Exist?

The concept of a person spending an eternity in hell is so grave to me that I do not believe it is intellectually possible for me to fully conceive it. As a matter of fact—I believe that most Christians ...

Created on 03 April 2018

14. 5 Primary Paradigms That Continue the Mission of Jesus

Christianity is always only one generation away from extinction! The only way the witness of Christ can continue in the earth is if His followers continue His mission. Based on my observations, there are ...

Created on 28 March 2018

15. Debunking 11 Main Arguments Against Divine Healing—Part 2

In this two-part series, we will explore debunking 11 primary arguments against divine healing. Click here to read part one. The following are the last six arguments: 6. The book of Job  Some point to ...

Created on 21 March 2018

16. Debunking the 11 Arguments Against Divine Healing

In this two-part series, we will explore debunking eleven primary arguments against divine healing. The following are the first five arguments: Through the years I have witnessed many astonishing answers ...

Created on 14 March 2018

17. This Common Missionary Model Is Completely Unbiblical

Ever since Jesus told His disciples to disciple nations (Matt. 28:19), many nations have been framed with a Judeo-Christian world and life view. By "disciple a nation," I am speaking about utilizing the ...

Created on 07 March 2018

18. 7 Reasons Why Billy Graham's Influence Is Greater Now Than Ever

I am very pleased with the way the passing of Billy Graham has captured the heart of the U.S. and the world. Every major secular and religious news venue on every platform—whether printed or online through ...

Created on 23 February 2018

19. 10 Qualities That Made Billy Graham Great

I was saddened to learn today that the great evangelist Billy Graham passed away at the age of 99. Truly God blessed this man with a long and fruitful life! Having read his autobiography several times ...

Created on 21 February 2018

20. 10 Things You Have to Understand to Experience True Unity

As someone who has had to work hard at unity (from a personal perspective with my family as well as in the church and marketplace), I have come up with 10 things I must understand to achieve true unity ...

Created on 14 February 2018