Pastors, we are not in a talent show

I love watching America’s Got Talent. We are spoilt for choice between ventriloquists, singers, choirs, walking dogs, magicians, dancers, acrobats, and whoever else one could think of. The contestants obviously seek to outperform each other by being more entertaining, more appealing, and getting more Facebook likes. A similar scenario was happening in the church in… Continue reading Pastors, we are not in a talent show

Why the Prosperity Gospel is so poisonous

I’m sure you’ve heard the following: “You are a King’s Kid as a Christian, you are royalty!  You shouldn’t settle for second best!”  “God favour should overflow into your life as you walk in God’s anointing and enjoy health and financial prosperity!”  “God hates poverty and illness, you should claim your victory!”  “If you’re not… Continue reading Why the Prosperity Gospel is so poisonous

The dangerous theology of Spiritual Breakthrough

Many conferences and meetings, under the banner of Christianity, promise spiritual breakthroughs to take your faith to the next level. There are books written about spiritual breakthroughs: “Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough” “Praying the Lord’s Prayer for Spiritual Breakthrough” “Prayer Walking for Spiritual Breakthroughs” “How to be patient while waiting for a Spiritual Breakthrough” You can… Continue reading The dangerous theology of Spiritual Breakthrough

A call to Spiritual Discernment

I was visited recently by a lovely, Christian person who claimed to have received a message from God for me and our church. The message was this, “Your church will enter a time of unprecedented miracles, signs, wonders, blessings and conversions.  However, you shouldn’t limit God.  You need to open yourself to the work of… Continue reading A call to Spiritual Discernment