Spirit
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As I have aged and grown in my own intellectual acumen (for better or worse), I’ve noticed a pattern in other intellects. There are certain people whose beliefs, convictions, methods and strategies are based upon the last book they read. Or the last church they visited. Or the last substantive conversation they had. In other […]
Not long ago, in mixed company, I overheard a friend of mine say something to the effect of “I grew up in purity culture but guess what! I recently lost my virginity!” While I am all for forging your way ahead past spiritual abuse, purity culture and fear-based teachings, I believe so strongly that purity […]
The world and its geo-political sensitivities are far different from the last century. While industries, businesses, and politicians have to contend with phenomenal changes, it appears that Western churches and missions are unwilling to adapt to the complex new realities. Take, for example, the lingo used by mission organizations. Many still use old language, which […]
We said goodbye to Pastor Tim Keller on August 15 from beneath the soaring ceilings of the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Over 2000 people from all over the world filled the cathedral that had been opened for the memorial service thanks to the long friendship between the Presbyterian pastor and Catholic […]
HYDERABAD, India, August 24, 2023 (Morning Star News) – Police in India have issued questionnaires to at least 40 churches in Indore, Madhya Pradesh state seeking information that Christians fear will be used by Hindu extremists to attack them, sources said. The questionnaires are intrusive and discriminatory, as they were sent only to Christians, church […]
An American Airlines flight to Dallas was recently traveling more than 500 mph when a collision warning began blaring in the cockpit. An air traffic controller had mistakenly directed a United Airlines flight to fly dangerously close. The American pilot had to quickly yank the Airbus A321 up 700 feet to avoid a collision. […]
Everett Osborne stars in “Sweetwater” | Briarcliff Entertainment In 1950, Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, became the first black man to sign a contract in the NBA, breaking the longstanding color barrier and forever changing the game of basketball. Despite his undeniable impact on sports, Clifton’s story — and the pivotal role his faith played in his […]
A viral video of pastor Greg Locke destroying a dollhouse doesn’t tell the full story, says a spokesperson for the Tennessee-based minister. The video, posted on social media on Aug. 17, has nearly 2 million views and alleges that Locke demolished a “Barbie Dream House with a Bible attached to a baseball bat” ahead of […]
Westside Christian Fellowship in Southern California arose from a desperate need to encourage Christians to seek God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. The overwhelming response simply reflects the need that we all have for the truths found in God’s Word. Propelled by prayer and passion, Westside went against all conventional wisdom by […]
A video of pastor Greg Locke has gone viral, showing him demolishing a Barbie dreamhouse with a Bible to represent a Christian destroying “strongholds” in their life. Locke, the pastor of Global Vision Bible Church in Mt. Juliet, Tenn., told church members that they’re involved in a “spiritual supernatural battle” that must be fought with […]