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My Experience with Word of Faith Teaching

I grew up as part of a conservative Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation whose pastor identified himself as “thoroughly evangelical,” meaning that he had a high view of Scripture, believed that Jesus is the…
What Does it Mean to Be a Christian? (Part One)

What does it mean to be a Christian? This question has haunted me for a long time. I thought I knew, but I couldn't help being disappointed with the way my life turned out, and with myself. I looked around and wondered w…
The Only Way to Financial Peace is Through the Prince of Peace?

I nearly jump out of my chair each time I hear this. I wonder which Prince of Peace they are talking about. So what does Jesus say about Money? Jesus blesses the financially prosperous -- i.e. rich -- right? Luke 6:24…
Crystal Cathedral: The Rise and Fall of the Megachurch

I can still remember the first time I entered a megachurch. What first surprised me were the trees -- real trees in the lobby, situated right next to the Guest Services counter that looked like the check-in kiosk at an…
I Know Jack: the Man Behind the Egg Recall

By Matthew at Jesus Needs New PR I know Jack (the man wearing the pinstriped shirt in the picture to the right). Or I should say I knew Jack. I haven’t seen (or thought of) Jack in years. But while watching NBC Nig…
Problems of the Prosperity Gospel

In many a disappointing day, I have taken comfort in the verses of reassurance where Jesus tells us that all we have to do is ask and we shall receive, that the Father knows how to give good gifts to his children (Matthe…
One Pastor Declares 2010 a Year of Prosperity

We all know this year has been a rough one for a lot of people, especially when it comes to finances. Ask any manager of any retail establishment, and he or she will certainly tell you what evidence there is of the fi…
What is Wrong with Christian Television?

In my channel surfing over the last few weeks I have been occasionally stopping on the Christian channel (TBN), mostly out of a sense of morbid curiosity. Most of the times that I have stopped and watched a few minut…
Did "God Will Provide" Lead to Losing Your Home?

by mr palm According to this recent Time article, several experts on the Prosperity Gospel believe that the movement led followers into the trap that has ensnared the American economy: buying a house that you can't a…