When Pastors Elevate Charisma over Godliness, Churches Suffer
If the modern church continues elevating charisma above character, we should not be surprised when more scandals emerge in the years ahead
Opinion
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Why witnessing begins with prayer
Who would you like to see give their lives to Jesus this year? A family member? A friend? Or perhaps the people you work with or those who live in your community? Whoever they are, you can be a part of introducing them to Christ by committing to pray for them every day.
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Shame on the Ontario government
In some ways, we are just as responsible for the authoritarian and oppressive COVID policies. If we didn’t support or remain largely silent on these policies, our government would be too afraid of their political future to enforce them. So shame on the government, and shame on us for continuing to allow them to do this.
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The transformation of William Wilberforce
For his first 5 years in Parliament, his ambition was largely for the acquisition of more power and wealth. But at the age of 26, the boy-king surrendered himself to the lordship of King Jesus, ushering in what Wilberforce called the “Great Change” of his life.
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A tragic day in American history, but not an insurrection
Now that one year has passed, what can we say about the jarring events of January 6, 2021?
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How to be delivered from danger
If, like Daniel, we have fully turned to the Lord and laid our souls on the altar of sacrifice, we will always know the direction God wants us to take.
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Can 1 word change your life?
I’m believing this next year will be great. I believe it could be defined by words like revival, breakthrough, anointing, healing and unity. I’m believing the best and trusting God to work in amazing ways.
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Do You Believe in Miracles?
Have you ever had an encounter and just knew it couldn't be luck? Or possibly, God choreographed events for His purpose?
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Which King Do You Choose?
John Sianghio uses the lens of religious ethics to reflect on Epiphany in the shadow of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. He argues that the connections between the two reveal a fundamental choice between two kings, different philosophies of leadership, and — most importantly — visions of the political good.
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Preparing for the AI tsunami: The looming spiritual crisis of artificial intelligence and how to be ready (part 1)
But will these waves of discovery and utilization advance humanity or mount into a tsunami that wipes out societies and the people within them?
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5 powerful Bible verses to memorize when battling anxiety
I want to share with you five powerful Bible verses you can memorize if you are battling anxiety as I do. I can be a very anxious person and any number of things can trigger an episode. Our world has a lot going on and that only increases anxiety for millions of people battling it.
