The Sensual Invasion

The other day, I heard a beautiful worship song.  It was penned by a brilliant songwriter, known the world over.  It displayed the poignancy that brilliant songwriting does, that seemingly casual ability to hit on a tune so simple as to be unforgettable, and yet somehow so superior that most of us could never come … Continue reading →

The Bigger Picture

My husband and I attended one of the foremost evangelical liberal arts colleges in the United States.  While there, it was normal fare for the most celebrated names in Christendom to be scheduled to speak at our thrice weekly chapel services and special functions. Senators and authors and notable preachers ranging from John Piper to … Continue reading →

Excerpt from Book

I have been working  on a book about my journey out of charismania. While other excellent books like Wandering Stars deal with the doctrines and practices of these self-appointed prophets and apostles, my book has a different focus. It is my story, and I am telling it to expose the mindsets and heart attitudes that … Continue reading →

Fruit #5: Witchcraft, Drunkenness, Revelry…Spiritualism

This post is part of a series focused on the “bring the kingdom” teaching of ministries like Bethel Church in Redding, CA and ministers like Bill Johnson and the fruit in real people’s lives. Witchcraft is a strong word, but describes the practice of seeking power, revelation, and encounters from the spirit realm apart from … Continue reading →

Fruit #4: Hatred of Discernment

This post is part of a series focused on the “bring the kingdom” teaching of ministries like Bethel Church in Redding, CA and ministers like Bill Johnson and the fruit in real people’s lives. This post will make a lot more sense if you’ve seen the video in the previous post.  My son, IF you … Continue reading →

In anticipation of Fruit #4, a walk down memory lane…

Here is an excerpt from “a ceremony celebrating the formal apostolic alignment of Todd Bentley,” as described by C. Peter Wagner.  With much pomp and ceremony, culminating in the giving of a ring to “seal the commission,” following the Lord Himself speaking left and right through pretty much everybody on the stage about His delight … Continue reading →

Fruit 3: A False Gospel

This post is part of a series focused on the “bring the kingdom” teaching of ministries like Bethel Church in Redding, CA and ministers like Bill Johnson and the fruit in real people’s lives.   I once knew a woman whose dad had been a small-time drug dealer.  He sold and used marijuana, and was … Continue reading →

Fruit 2: Preaching that does not save

This post is part of a series focused on the “bring the kingdom” teaching of ministries like Bethel Church in Redding, CA and ministers like Bill Johnson and the fruit in real people’s lives. Imagine a lovely lady with a husband who sometimes attends church.  It’s impossible to speak to him about Christ, because he … Continue reading →

The Toronto Deception by Paul Gowdy

This former pastor is referencing a turning point in my life. The home, the sweet church, the family that I had known would never be the same after the introduction of the “Toronto Blessing.” I cannot overstate the loss and destruction in its wake. Not overnight, but in the decades to follow. The church is … Continue reading →

5 Fruits of the false teaching of the “Bring the kingdom” crowd … Fruit 1: The Heaviest Yoke

This post is part of a series focused on the “bring the kingdom” teaching of ministries like Bethel Church in Redding, CA and ministers like Bill Johnson and the fruits produced in real people’s lives. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find … Continue reading →