Category: The Pulse
10 Reasons Business Leaders Reject Their Local Churches
I have been a pastor for more than 29 years and have ministered to hundreds of pastors and visited numerous … Read More
The Tragic Elimination of Apostolic Ministry
It is tragic when the vast potential of an individual or entity is limited or eliminated because there is no … Read More
The Difference Between Apostolic and Prophetic Roles
There has been much confusion regarding the difference between apostolic and prophetic function. Regarding these two functions, when we examine … Read More
Preparing for the New Normal: 8 Cultural Trends the Church Needs to Understand
With the United States tilting towards the left, the church must prepare for a new normal in our lives and … Read More
God and the Devil In Light of the Newtown Massacre
One of the most difficult things a pastor has to do when a tragedy occurs is to try to find … Read More
Why Guns Are Not to Blame for the Newtown School Massacre
The horrific tragedy that unfolded in Newtown, Conn. with the massacre of 20 young children and eight adults is merely … Read More
Will Conservative Values Matter on Judgment Day?
Revelation 20:11-15 says: Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence … Read More
7 Reasons Prophetic Voices Are Silent
As a pastor I have been involved in political, economic and social issues in order to be holistic in ministering … Read More
Bishop Challenges Bible-Believing Republicans to ‘Humanize Enemies’
Jonah was a prophet typical of many believers today who wrap their faith in nationalism and/or patriotism to the point … Read More
Can the Post-Election Church Win Back the Culture?
In the aftermath of the election, many of us in the evangelical church will have to reassess our strategies regarding … Read More
Should a Christian Vote for Barack Obama?
Editor’s Note: The below article responds to the Rev. Dennis Dillon, publisher of The Christian Times, who recently wrote an article called, … Read More
How to Use the Ten Commandments as a Guide to Vote
Many are calling the upcoming U.S. presidential election the most important since World War II. That may be true because, … Read More
Why Do So Many Believers Shun Biblical Values While Voting?
With the increased tension and polarity in the body of Christ because of the coming election, I am attempting with … Read More
The Sins and Temptations of Leaders
Since I have been serving in full-time church-related ministry since 1980 I have been through various stages of growth and … Read More
How America Exchanged God for Gods
I won’t pull any punches. I’m challenging the church to embrace its call to be salt and light to the … Read More