This reform is not rejection of the Charismatic emphasis on the Holy Spirit, but a refinement—where power is submitted to purity, and gifting is governed by godliness. The Church is being invited into a season of divine pruning so it may bear lasting fruit (John 15:2). The question is not just whether we want revival, but whether we are willing to become vessels that can carry it well.
As much as prophets need to carefully examine their encounters and revelations with scriptural integrity, teachers must view their doctrines through eyes of faith and a personal belief in the supernatural. And as much as the prophetic movement needs to evaluate some of its faith practices and messaging that have gotten off track, so must those who teach be willing to go where their understanding can’t reach and their arguments don’t work. Yes, we need to be grounded in the Word. But without faith in things unseen, we will only be bound to rules that carry no power.
If we truly believe in these virtues and walk in the fear of God, there is no debate. There should be no second-guessing as to what God desires or even expects of those He calls and anoints. If any leader or minister does not abide by the simple standards already set forth in God’s Word concerning a life of purity, holiness, and honor before the Lord, they are not only defrauding God’s people, but defaming God’s Name. They have become blinded by their own ego and are now leading others into a pit.
Several of the larger Charismatic ministries in the news recently have schools attached to them. I recently met with a group of millennials who attended some of these ministry schools from 2010 to 2020. And though many past students are reporting negative experiences of compromised leadership and abuse, the millennials I spoke with are all now established within a local church and thriving in their gifts. None of them were aware of the problems that are now coming into the light. But I wanted to know their thoughts. How were they processing these exposures? What did they learn at these schools, and how did their experiences, either positive or negative, shape their current faith? What changes would they suggest for moving forward?
Recently, the Lord gave me a revelation about Grace for those longing to shake off the pain of their past and get out of their wilderness. Because of unresolved hurts and traumas, the enemy has caused many to fear discomforts and disappointments even more than to fear the Lord (Matt 10:28-29). And it’s been a trap. If your goal has been to guard and protect yourself from any further unexpected changes, your ability to dream and believe for the impossible has been shut down. In continuing the cycle, you will only chain yourself to your past and shut down any vision for your future. The Lord wants to break those chains and empower you to walk confidently into your next assignment. And He wants Grace to lead the way.
For those who say that there will be one antichrist who will appear so good that it will “deceive even the elect” (Matt 24:24), guess what – it’s already here! Why do you think there are so many woke churches and leftist preachers who have compromised Scripture and called evil good? Why do you think so many ministers are being exposed for their deception, having fallen prey to another gospel? That which has been promised to “bring us peace” is literally burning us to the ground. Yes, the elect have been deceived…
It’s finally here…my latest spiritual weapon for those in need of healing. This follow up prayer resource to my book, WORDS TO PRAY BY, is filled with scriptures and prayers for those taking a stand for wholeness and divine health. This is not just about physical healing, but personal transformation!
I have been stunned at how one little lie can so totally cloud and confuse an otherwise great relationship. And I believe there are many marriages right now facing the same dilemma. Little lies that have festered for a long time, unnoticed, but deadly. Where the enemy is trying to fuel those lies through unmet expectations and ongoing disappointments, the Lord is wanting to set us free.
Given the level of distrust that seems to be growing towards church leaders and corporate offenses rising against the Church, I’ve been getting more emails asking how to know if a pastor can be trusted. Here is my own “short list” of things I would hope to see in any church leader who is living out the biblical standards with a pure heart and clear conscience.
This reform is not rejection of the Charismatic emphasis on the Holy Spirit, but a refinement—where power is submitted to purity, and gifting is governed by godliness. The Church is being invited into a season of divine pruning so it may bear lasting fruit (John 15:2). The question is not just whether we want revival, but whether we are willing to become vessels that can carry it well.
As much as prophets need to carefully examine their encounters and revelations with scriptural integrity, teachers must view their doctrines through eyes of faith and a personal belief in the supernatural. And as much as the prophetic movement needs to evaluate some of its faith practices and messaging that have gotten off track, so must those who teach be willing to go where their understanding can’t reach and their arguments don’t work. Yes, we need to be grounded in the Word. But without faith in things unseen, we will only be bound to rules that carry no power.
If we truly believe in these virtues and walk in the fear of God, there is no debate. There should be no second-guessing as to what God desires or even expects of those He calls and anoints. If any leader or minister does not abide by the simple standards already set forth in God’s Word concerning a life of purity, holiness, and honor before the Lord, they are not only defrauding God’s people, but defaming God’s Name. They have become blinded by their own ego and are now leading others into a pit.
Several of the larger Charismatic ministries in the news recently have schools attached to them. I recently met with a group of millennials who attended some of these ministry schools from 2010 to 2020. And though many past students are reporting negative experiences of compromised leadership and abuse, the millennials I spoke with are all now established within a local church and thriving in their gifts. None of them were aware of the problems that are now coming into the light. But I wanted to know their thoughts. How were they processing these exposures? What did they learn at these schools, and how did their experiences, either positive or negative, shape their current faith? What changes would they suggest for moving forward?
Recently, the Lord gave me a revelation about Grace for those longing to shake off the pain of their past and get out of their wilderness. Because of unresolved hurts and traumas, the enemy has caused many to fear discomforts and disappointments even more than to fear the Lord (Matt 10:28-29). And it’s been a trap. If your goal has been to guard and protect yourself from any further unexpected changes, your ability to dream and believe for the impossible has been shut down. In continuing the cycle, you will only chain yourself to your past and shut down any vision for your future. The Lord wants to break those chains and empower you to walk confidently into your next assignment. And He wants Grace to lead the way.
For those who say that there will be one antichrist who will appear so good that it will “deceive even the elect” (Matt 24:24), guess what – it’s already here! Why do you think there are so many woke churches and leftist preachers who have compromised Scripture and called evil good? Why do you think so many ministers are being exposed for their deception, having fallen prey to another gospel? That which has been promised to “bring us peace” is literally burning us to the ground. Yes, the elect have been deceived…
It’s finally here…my latest spiritual weapon for those in need of healing. This follow up prayer resource to my book, WORDS TO PRAY BY, is filled with scriptures and prayers for those taking a stand for wholeness and divine health. This is not just about physical healing, but personal transformation!
I have been stunned at how one little lie can so totally cloud and confuse an otherwise great relationship. And I believe there are many marriages right now facing the same dilemma. Little lies that have festered for a long time, unnoticed, but deadly. Where the enemy is trying to fuel those lies through unmet expectations and ongoing disappointments, the Lord is wanting to set us free.
Given the level of distrust that seems to be growing towards church leaders and corporate offenses rising against the Church, I’ve been getting more emails asking how to know if a pastor can be trusted. Here is my own “short list” of things I would hope to see in any church leader who is living out the biblical standards with a pure heart and clear conscience.
