Why the Judas Paradigm Is Alive and Well in America’s Churches

He had a kind boss, but for some inexplicable reason, that wasn’t enough. By Ron Phillips He had seen amazing things at the hands of his master, and thousands of people were touched by his goodness. Yet, as in many cases, the saying was definitely true:...

Six Warning Signs of Spiritual Danger

A desperate friend recently contacted me because he was worried that his son might be under the influence of a Christian ministry with questionable doctrines. The leader of the ministry preaches that any church that doesn’t experience regular healings...

Eight Ways to Recharge Your Prayer Life

How would you grade your prayer life these days? Are your spiritual batteries drained? Do you need a recharge? It’s easy for prayer to become monotonous and predictable, but the Holy Spirit is always willing to offer a jumpstart. Even if you feel like a failure...

Are Some Churches teaching Kids to be Fake Christians?

Are we raising kids to be fake Christians? Kendy Casey Dean, a professor at Princeton Theological Seminary, says we may unknowingly be causing children to follow a “mutant” form of Christianity. By Dale Hudson Dean says we are raising kids to embrace...

Visitors Will Flee From a Church Like This

I stood before the congregation holding two letters in my hands. “Both came to my office this week. I thought you’d like to hear what they say.” By Joe McKeever “The first letter is from a member who moved several hundred miles away last year....