Times of crisis can make us feel like “normal” prayers are not enough. They can make us feel like we need to pull out the big guns (spiritually speaking) to engage in heavy spiritual warfare. As a result, more and more people are declaring an end to COVID-19 and applying Jesus’ blood. Some are […]
Is there power in the tongue? Of course….but…what does the Bible mean when it refers to the power of the tongue? Some Christians claim that because we are created in the image of God, we […]
This past weekend I preached on the issue of MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying). One of the things I emphasized is that Christians should not determine right […]
In today’s video, I interview Dr. Kimberly Alexander from Regent University’s School of Divinity in Virginia Beach, VI. I ask her about how Pentecostals have typically thought about women in ministry, what women in ministry say they actually want, and about Pentecostals and the #MeToo movement.
Finally, a guide to drive demons out of cats. Number 10 will surprise you! 🙂 […]
When I was younger, I remember singing songs in Church about freedom. We sang, “I’m free to dance, free to sing, and free to run.” While the songs were fun to sing, I also thought the lyrics were a little silly. After all, I really don’t need Christ to be able to dance, or sing, […]
In today’s video, I interview Dr. Steven Studebaker from McMaster Divinity College in Hamilton, ON. I ask him about what unique emphases Pentecostals make regarding political theology and what difference these ideas make for the average Christian.
“Transgender” does not mean “extra gay.” TQ+ concerns primarily gender identity. Transgender people would generally say that their gender doesn’t match the body they were born in. As a result, trans people typically change how they […]
“LGBTQ+” is a politically charged acronym. As a result, many Christians feel the need to talk about it, but are afraid to discuss or ask questions about the topic. Nevertheless, if Christians are to disciple one another well, we must address such questions. In part 1 of this post, I focus on the LGB part […]
Our society is conflicted about death. If there is a rash of suicides among young people who chose to take their own life, we talk about the need for suicide prevention. But if someone is sick, one might say they are courageous in deciding to end their life through MAID (medical assistance in dying). While […]