Do you know the difference between first degree murder and second degree murder? Premediation. In other words, it’s a more serious crime to plan to kill someone and carry through with that plan than to deliberately kill someone in the heat of the moment. Do you know the difference between murder and manslaughter? Intent. It’s … Read more
“Obey God and Leave the Consequences to Him” Charles Stanley There is probably no greater insult the child of a revered parent can recieve than “The apple has fallen far from the tree.”. As someone born in the early 1980s, I can think of no preacher more revered than Charles Stanley. For decades, Charles Stanley … Read more
In 1985 a group of popular musical acts calling themselves Artists United Against Apartheid released the song Sun City. Sun City was a resort in the internationally unrecognized and nominally independent state of Bophuthatswana, which was created by South Africa 1977 as a part of its system of apartheid. Despite the lucrative opportunities available to … Read more
For years my parents have taken an annual Spring or Summer vacation to Amelia Island, just outside of Jacksonville, Florida. It is, in my opinion, one of the nicer beach destinations in Florida. It doesn’t have the six pack and go-kart feel of tourist towns such as Panama City Beach. It’s a different kind of … Read more
Hillsong NYC, under the direction of Carl Lentz, chose to forgo a service on Sunday where he preached the word of God from the scriptures to his congregation, but rather invited Bishop T.D Jakes to have a conversation about the pandemic, the killing of George Floyd, racial reconciliation, and the riots happening in the streets. … Read more
Mobile game company Black Glove just released their Android game ‘Church Tycoon’ a church-building simulation that takes you from the hovels of small country bumpkin church, with nary a pastor and only one congregant, to mega-church miracle worker, collecting a fortunate and bilking your congregants for all their worth. From the game’s introduction page: “Do … Read more
Pastor Rick Warren of Purpose-driven life/ Saddleback fame (who also claims he’s a monergist who believes in the doctrines of grace) will be hosting a global easter prayer gathering this coming Monday, April 6. According to Rick Warren “The global pandemic of COVID-19 has changed so much about how our churches will experience Easter this … Read more
We don’t all see eye-to-eye on church cancellations tomorrow. We are told by a government that lets Planned Parenthood stay open that to be good citizens, our churches must close. But not all churches are canceling services because they are willing to render unto Caesar that which belongs to God. Some are personally convicted that … Read more
Russell Moore’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) is stacked with the most vehement proponents of ‘woke’ social religion that they are now defending Steven Furtick by claiming that a belief in the Holy Trinity is only a “small doctrinal sliver of difference.” As Reformation Charlotte has previously reported, Susan Codone serves the ERLC leadership … Read more
When folks need discernment they know not to trust the Southern Baptist Convention’s public-relations arm, the Baptist Press. The fake news publication, which masquerades as journalism, serves the purpose of “pumping sunshine” on denominational affairs because it’s not an independent publication but is operated by the SBC Executive Committee. Most recently, the Baptist Press ran … Read more
Hold on. That’s not a disheveled homeless woman. That’s a disheveled reality television star. But why is she preaching? And why does she look like she just got out of bed? Sadie Robertson’s attire at Louie Giglio’s Passion Conference matched her ability to exposit Scripture. Her unkempt, shoddy appearance served as a metaphor for the … Read more
John MacArthur was doing “word association,” a tradition for conferences held at Grace Community Church. The moderator, as usual, was Todd Friel of Wretched Radio. Several years ago when Friel said “Steven Furtick,” MacArthur responded “unqualified.” Furtick later sent John MacArthur an expensive package as a gift, which included a copy of his new book, … Read more
[This article was originally authored by Laura Robinson at her personal blog.] I was raised in church. I took classes in seminary. I am married to a pastor. After a lifetime spent in Christian pursuits, I find myself asking this question – Where are all the discerning women? I am floored on a daily basis … Read more
Kentucky press outlets are now reporting that Bobby J. Blackburn, pastor of the Elevate Church in Prestonsburg, was arrested and charged with using an electronic communication system to get a minor to commit a sex act. Blackburn is still featured prominently on the church’s website. And yes, the church does seem to be an attempted … Read more
I hate skinny jeans on men with the burning passion of a thousand fiery suns. I hate them with the same enmity as as mongoose considers a King Cobra. I hate them with the same hostility vegans feels towards Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. I hate skinny jeans on men like I hate mustaches on women. I … Read more
