Practical application of Pentecostal theology in politics, economy and social issues
As part of my response to the General Assembly agenda items on women serving on the General Council and on the names of God, I want to deal with the use of scripture. We need to clarify the Protestant understanding of sola scriptura (by scripture alone…
You love your church! It’s attracting college kids and young families. It’s “on fire,” and your numbers are up. Your worship band has a couple of hipster guys with tattoos and a gauge or two that used to jam with professional musicians. The old pipe organ’s been removed and replaced with “killer sound and lights.” […]
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France battles extremely violent wildfire, officials warn additional flare-ups could cause it to spread further France is battling a massive fire in its drought-stricken southwestern region of Gironde for the third day in a row. On August 11, officials are warning that new flare-ups could cause it to spread further. Extreme drought in Somalia displaces […]
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For those Christians who have been concerned about the blurring of the lines between the gospel and politics, whether through the mixing of Marxist…
(KJV) 2 Corinthians 8:18
18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; 19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is ad…
On July 27, 2022, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates even though some financial experts believe the higher rates will cause a decline in home sales, a decline in home values, an increase in the number of people that can’t pay their mortgage, and an increase in unemployment. I am not a financial expert or […]
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Cybersecurity is a subject about which I know almost nothing and would certainly never give advice. Yet this is an issue that affects all of us—in our communications, finances, and now, especially, ministries. So, along with many other people, I am dependent upon the expertise, advice, and assistance of those who really live within this […]
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Luke 21:9-12; “And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once. Then He said to them, nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places, famines and pestilences. […]
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Dale M. CoulterIn a previous blog post, I argued that resolutions are not the best way to engage contemporary issues. I noted that resolutions use highly-charged rhetoric to make a point. The resolution concerning human i…
This year’s Charismatic Leaders Fellowship met Monday, February 21st thru Thursday the 24th in Augusta, at the Alleluia Covenant Community. This was our fourth year in a row there.[1] It is a great place to have a meeting as the families of the Community host us for “bed and breakfast,” and the quality of the […]
Major flash flooding hits Death Valley after nearly a year’s worth of rain in a couple of hours, California Major flash flooding hit Death Valley National Park on Friday, August 5, 2022, closing all roads, burying cars, and stranding around 1 000 people. Very bright fireball over Sao Paulo, Brazil A very bright fireball was […]
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Dale M. CoulterWhile I will address the content of this item on the agenda for the General Assembly in a future post, I want to deal with the nature of facts and the ongoing effect of adding more statements to the instructi…