Past Issues

Rethinking the Kingdom - When most people think of the Kingdom of God, they think of Heaven, salvation, or being in the Church. Or, they may consider the Church's attempts to effect society (bringing “Heaven on Earth”). However, “the Gospel of the Kingdom” which Jesus spoke of has so much more to it. It is the message of a very real and coming government, in which a literal King shall soon take over the nations. The Messiah is about to arrive, and with Him will come both deliverance and war. [read here]

The Joy of the Lord - Should truly passionate Christians weep over sin on a regular basis? [read here]

Free Dream Interpretation - [read here]

Catholic Charismatic History - The Roman Catholic Church is a body that has given great acceptance to the Charismatic Movement, as this YouTube video documents. It shows three of the church's popes making statements welcoming the revival within their organization. I believe this presentation can give great encouragement to people in other Christian denominations, for such an experience is free to "all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call," (Acts 2:39). It is time for a move of the Spirit to refresh and equip God's children! [view here]

The Value of Religion - [read here]

January 2009

How to Study the End Times - from the International House of Prayer [read here]

Prophetic View - Nigerian Pentecostal Makes Newsweek’s World Leaders List [read here]

Foresights, Part 1 - A Semi-Charismatic Renewal [read here]

Foresights, Part 2 - The Redemption of the Lakeland Outpouring's Spread [read here]

It is Finished - On the Value of Complete Healing [read here]

December 2008

Why We Need Doctrinal Disputes ...Sometimes! [read here]

A Common Belief in Healing [read here]

Prophetic View - "Ulf Ekman's Relationship with Rome" [read here]

Mike Bickle's Big Announcement - Mike Bickle calls for believers to come from around the nation to what he believes may be the most important conference that has ever taken place in the Body of Christ. [read here]

Mission Field Notes - My Hindu boss. [read here]

November 2008

Prophetic View - Christian Minister Takes Exorcisms to T.V [read here]

Mission Field Notes - Responses to Myspace Ministry [read here]

Behold, I Do a New Thing - We say we want revival, but what we really need is reformation. [read here]

The Scriptures vs. The "Rapture" - Our feature article this month is probably the most in depth, if not extensive piece that has yet to be published. This month we take a look at the apocalyptic rapture, determining not when it happens, but if it will. Or rather, if what is commonly defined as the "rapture" will take place. [read here]

October 2008

The Triune Church - Three different types of baptism. The sources of revelation. One Body of Christ. [read]

The Voice - A poem. [Read]

Prophetic View Archives - A twelfth repoft of revival [read]

Mission Field Notes Archives - Ministering to a Wiccan couple online. [Read]

The Gift of the Imagination - The benefit of using mental images in worship of Christ. [read]

September 2008

Five Tenants of Bapticostal Theology [read]

How to Cast Out A Demon - A ten-step process laid out by Shelley Hundley, minister at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (pictured to the right) [read]

Prophetic View - "Two More Fresh Outpourings" [read]

Mission Field Notes - Mitchell's witness to a Korean traveller [read]

T heodynamics - What do you get when you comibine theology with history, and add prophetic revelations? "Theodynamics," the study of God's actions. [read]

August 2008

Healing is For Baptists
Time for Refreshing - The history and purpose of the current revival movement [read]
Q&A - Can Christians simply speak whatever they want into existence, using the Law of Attraction that Oprah Winfrey has been promoting? [read]
Revival is Spreading [read here]
Mission Field Notes [read here]

July 2008

Gold Dust, Lightning, and Orbs - Oh My! - Signs and Wonders from God?
Missions Field Notes - Saved While Playing Hide-and-Seek
Call to Prayer - The Episcopal Reformation
Culture Watch - Oprah Stirring Controversy Over Religion
The Christian Anti-Religion Movement
Prophetic View - Apostles Formally Commission Bentley

June 2008

Chronicling the Laughing Revival: As a young child I grew up in Christian meetings where people would laugh hysterically, run in circles around the building, and walk about in a stupor like they had been drinking too much alcohol. I sensed that it was Jesus who was making these people do such things, and everyone who experienced them seemed to be very blessed as a result. To me, it was undeniable that the Lord was real, because I had witnessed His power visibly. I was a part of the Laughing Revival, and I have to say it was probably the most significant part of my upbringing for strengthening me in my faith. I was deeply effected by this movement, so I have decided to write a chronicle of its history. [read more here]

Things of the Spirit: As a renewalist, someone who believes strongly in the supernatural power of God, I have encountered a lot of people who do not know very much about spiritual gifts or modern-day miracles. Not only do they know little about these things, but even trying to talk about them can be difficult because of the terminology renewalists often use. Because of this, I decided to write a list of terms, to break down what some of these words mean and to explain the supernatural realm to someone who has a limited knowledge of it. This is that list. [read more here]

Q&A: "I know the Bible gives guidance that can be applied to every area of life, but how do I know God's will when I am unsure as to how I should apply the Scriptures to a specific situation?" [view answer]

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "Holy Spirit Outbreak at Heritage," and "Evangelicals Accept Prophets and Apostles" [view stories]

Your Life Message: Read here

May 2008

My Request: I dedicate the following poem to everyone that I know from high school and college. [click to read]

The Six Basics: If someone were to walk up to you today and ask you what the six basic teachings of Christianity were, what would you say? Loving your neighbor, believing the Scriptures, worshiping the Trinity, or evangelizing the lost? Would any of these be on your top list? If so, you would be wrong. At least, according to the Bible. [read full article]

Q&A: "I know people who seem to be filled with the Holy Spirit, but they do not believe in the gift of tongues. Are tongues really required to prove that somebody is filled with the Spirit?" [view answer]

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "The Florida Healing Outpouring," "Education in Exorcism," and "Double Days of Prayer" [view stories]

Our Eastern Religion: In the Western World, we often think of Eastern religions as foreign, mystic, and unorthodox belief-systems. But we often forget that our own faith has its roots in the Orient. Find out how this is so, and how it can help for all Christians to realize their Eastern heritage. [read article]

April 2008

This Is My Need: I have a lot of friends, both Christian and non, who it is very obvious to me that they have a great void in their lives. They either have a very shallow existence in which they try to ignore their deepest need, or else they have a very painful life in which they are constantly praying for God to meet that need. Because of this, I wanted to communicate to anyone that I could that it is possible to have this need met. I am not perfect, there are times when I get spiritually hungry. Nevertheless I know what it is like to be fed. That is why I wrote the following... [click to read poem]

Engaging in Prayer With Body and Soul: Most devout Christians in the world today know what it means to connect with God on a spiritual level, speaking with Him in casual prayer throughout their daily lives. But there is another form of prayer, which is very biblical, that few Christians engage in on a regular basis. This type of prayer involves willful emotion and outward displays of passion. It involves people kneeling, raising their hands, rocking back and forth, and doing all these types of these for more than just a few minutes. What I am talking about is supplication, a practice held by the Jews in the Old Testament and the early church in the New Testament. [read full article]

Ask Milk: "I know that God still speaks to people in modern times, but how can I personally receive revelation from Him? Is there something I should do to hear from Him more?" [view answer]

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "Revival Hits in Jena," "Coptic Priest Reaches Millions for Christ," and "Christians and Jews to Unite at U.N." [view stories]

Corporate Growth Spurts: A lot of changes are being proposed for the Church to accept, and some of them are rather redical. Why is there so much extremism being promoted in the Body of Christ? [Read article]

March 2008

How to Pray for An Hour (Without Getting Too Bored): The Bible tells us to “pray without stopping,” meaning we should remain in communication with God throughout our entire day (1 Thes. 5:17). Yet this verse can also be applied to our intercession, guiding us to pray for extended amounts of time without taking any breaks. I personally make sure I pray at least one hour a day, because this is what I know God has called me to do. However long the Holy Spirit guides you to spend time alone with Him, I would like to offer what I have learned about how to seek God at length without growing too bored. I'm not an intercessor or even a seasoned prayer warrior. But God has given me some good understanding about how to keep my prayer-life alive. [read full article]

Discovering Discipline: In the modern day Church most Christians absolutely despise the term “religious.” The word conjures up ideas of man-made tradition, an endless list of rules, and people hindering the Holy Spirit from moving freely within their midst. While this form of religion is definitely something we should avoid, the Bible does say we're called to practice “pure religion.” For those of you who want to avoid the use of this term, we can just say God wants us to have discipline. [read full article]

AskMILK: "I believe that God has given people the gift of tongues at different times throughout history, but does the Bible say this gift is for everyone? Am I supposed to have my own prayer language, as some people call it?" [view answer]

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "Apostolic Networks to Unite Under Dutch Sheets," "May Gatherings to Converge in Israel," and "Catholic Church Suffering Losses" [view stories]

Judging the Church: Christians often speak of the Church saying it is largely full of hypocrites, or full of people who are too religious. Are we just admitting the truth when we state such things, or are these claims off base? [view story]

February 2008

All You Need to Know About the Prophetic Movement: If you have watched GOD TV, been to The Call prayer rally, or read a devotional message published at ElijahList.com, there is a good chance you know something about the Prophetic Movement. But considering how young that this blossoming movement still is, there may be a lot that you have not learned. Contrary to popular belief, it is not all about giving respect to modern-day prophets. This new wave of the Spirit is bringing a great deal of fresh understanding to those within the entire Body of Christ. [read full article]

How to Interpret the Bible: Often people will try to excuse their sinful lifestyles by saying they don't “interpret” the Bible to say they are doing anything wrong. They may claim, for instance, that their interpretation of the Scriptures allows for homosexuality, when the Bible clearly says this is immoral (1 Cor. 6:9). And often, devout Christians do the same thing. When someone introduces a new concept to them that their church has never taught, believers may respond by saying, “Well, I know it is in the Bible. But that is not how I interpret those verses.” We have to learn to take the Bible literally, while still receiving the personal applications that the Holy Spirit wants to reveal to us through interpretation. [read full article]

AskMILK: People in the "Inner Healing Movement" claim to have visions or hear from God on a regular basis as He helps them to deal with their memories. Is it possible to have such experiences frequently, or are these encounters rare blessings that God gives to a select few? [view answers]

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "Religious Leaders Being Replaced," "Baptists Granted Legal Status in Vietnam," and "Christians Taking Faith to the Extreme" [view stories]

Reclaiming Our Heritage: Over the past five-hundred years or so, the Church has changed quite a bit. Not all our changes have been for the better, though. [Read article here]

January 2008

The History of "Tongues": In 1906, the Azusa Street Revival broke out in Los Angeles, California, making popular the practice of talking in tongues. This movement has swept the globe, and today its adherents make up the largest sect of Christianity. With about half a billion people in their ranks¹, Pentecostals (or charismatics – as they are sometimes called) even outnumber mainstream Roman Catholics. Pentecostals have many different beliefs concerning the Godhead, dress codes, and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, but one thing they almost always share in common is an acceptance of speaking in tongues. Yet they were not the first Christians since the Book of Acts to have practiced “glossolalia.” [read full article]

What Exactly is "Nonsectarian Christianity?": Christianity, as most would define it, includes a very diverse selection of denominations and movements. There are Catholics, Orthodox, and Protestants. There are evangelicals and charismatics. There are Oneness and Trinitarian believers, Pelagic and Augustinian believers, fundamentalists and emergents, monastics, and those who accept “Dominion Theology.” Some could also be labeled as Calvinists or Armenians, Pentecostals, “Word of Faith,” or Messianic. There are literally hundreds of descriptions that can be applied to the modern disciples of Christ. But what do all these sects hold in common? Despite their differing emphases of doctrine and practice, they are still Christian. If one can agree with this statement, then he is in essence what I call a “nonsectarian Christian.” [read full article]

AskMILK: Mari asks, "What is your view on modern day witches? Not people of the religion of Wicca, but the people who rely on the Earth and use gifts of the Earth to help them in all areas of their lives. Also, do you believe that any persons are both modern witches and Christians?" Question Two reads, "Is it Biblical to pray the 'Hail Mary' or other prayers to a saint in Heaven?" [view answers]

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "Americans Giving More Than Ever," "Abortions at Lowest Number Since Legalized," and "Christian Converts Still Outnumbering Islam's" [view stories]

The Resurrection Restoration: God is removing the barriers between Charismatics and their more traditional brethren, bringing a union between the people of the Word and the people of the Spirit. The result will be a restoration of resurrection-power throughout the Church. [view story]

December 2007 Edition

A Valid Scientific Theory: The first verse of the Bible says that “God created the heavens and the earth.” But can this Scripture be taken seriously? Should one consider attempting to prove Genesis 1:1 a scientific endeavor? As biologist Dr. Gary Parker noted, “For many people, that question is a major stumbling block. Some even use it as an excuse to throw creation out of the courtroom or classroom without even hearing the evidence,” (Parker 13). Yet I, as Gary Parker has done, propose that creationism is a valid theory. Allow me to explain why. [read full article]

The Role of Tradition: Our brothers and sisters in the Roman Catholic Church often hold the belief that both the Bible and Church traditions are to be used when we decide what to believe. Does this contradict the words of the Scriptures, though? The following response will include verses from the New American Bible alone, which Catholics generally hold as the correct version of the Bible. [read full article]

Pacificm: If asked, many people in today's society would not be able to picture Jesus spanking a kid, fighting in war, or protesting a gay pride parade. A large portion of Westerners have been taught that Jesus is the “Prince of Peace,” but they can't imagine Him “judging the living and the dead.” Yet this is clearly within the character of the Christ, who is the God of both the Old and New Testaments. The Bible says He is coming back to Earth to judge all men (2 Timothy 4:1), and even now those who are truly spiritual “judge all things,” (1 Cor. 2:14-15). [read full article]

AskMILK: "Why do some Christians fall to the floor when they feel that God's Spirit is touching them? Is this a Biblical experience?" [view answer]

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "Praying for Hollywood," "'Messiah' Fantasy Novel Hits Bookstores," and "Huckabee Rapidly Gaining Support" [view stories]

Praying for Inner Healing: There is a new practice that is quickly becoming popular in the Church. Called “healing prayer,” or “theophostic [God-enlightening] prayer, ” and it is simply a formalized process of ministry given to people with emotional wounds. [read full article here]

November 2007 Edition

How to Be Led By the Spirit: Jesus said in John 10:47, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” This means that we, as Christians, should develop relationships with God that are so close that we can recognize when He tells us to do something or to avoid doing something. We should be sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit, and acknowledge Him in all our doings so that He can direct our paths (Proverbs 3:5). [more]

Defining Christianity: Is Christianity a belief-system, a lifestyle, or a relationship with God? Well, because humans are tri-part beings, becoming a Christian has implications on a spiritual level, a psychological level, and physical level. There are Scriptures that refer to the differences made in each one upon conversion. A true Christian will manifest in all three areas, although sometimes it may be easier to identify them by only one or two of these. [more]

AskMILK: "How can I learn to prophesy?" Also, "What if you're in love with someone who is your same gender? Or if you have different religious backgrounds? How can you make those feelings go away? [view answers]

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "Pro-Life Movie Wins Canadian People's Choice Award," "Glenn Beck Interviews Mike Huckabee," and "Wendy Alec Prophesies Concerning California" [view stories]

Latest Prophesies: "God's Heart for This City" and "The Post-Denominational Era Denominations" [view]

Current Moves of the Spirit: God is always moving, and right now He is working in a fresh way in the Church through the Prophetic Movement and the "Emerging Church" Movement. Learn a little about both of these by clicking here.

October 2007 Edition

The Critically Thinking Christian: Have you ever been to a church where the people just nod their heads and say “amen” to most everything the preacher says, without ever having a disagreement with him? If you live on Planet Earth, the chances are you have. It seems that very few Christians question their teacher's beliefs. If they do, it tends to be because they want lower moral standards to live by than what the Bible demands. But many believers are just that, mere “believers,” who eat everything that's fed to them without giving the message a second thought. [more]

God Wants to Be Involved: Often when Christians describe what it means to be a believer, they say “It's not about religion; it's about a relationship with God.” But many cannot put into words what it means to know God. Basically, it is when you are involved in His life, and He is involved in yours. He cares about every situation you face, no matter how seemingly insignificant it may be. [more]

AskMILK: What is the difference between one's soul and spirit? [view answer]

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "More Fathers of the Faith Departed," "Second 'Day of Healing' Held This Year," and "See You At The Pole Event Focuses on Unity" [view stories]

Latest Prophesies: "The Coming Enlightenment" and "The Coming Union" [view]

The Restoration of All Things: The Bible declares that Christ cannot return to earth until "the time comes for God to restore everything." What exactly does that entail? [view]

September 2007 Edition

Why Christians Go to Hell: You may have said the sinner's prayer. You may have been baptized. You may have taken communion, spoken in tongues, or joined the church. But, if you have never made one very important decision you could still go to Hell. Find out what that decision is, and then make it!

Redifining Faith: Having faith is not when you blindly accept belief without acknowledging the evidence. Rather, it is choosing to be loyal to obey God even when you are not comfortable with it. It is receiving His higher logic, instead of using whatever reasoning you can find to excuse your sins.

AskMILK: How do I hear the voice of God? [view answer]

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "Jacobs Organizes A New Holiness Movement," "'Great Awakening'" Brings Massive American Harvests," and "Christians Gaining Influence in the Film Industry" [view stories]

The Values of the Churches: Each type of Christian church puts its own emphasis on a certain value. Find out what these values are, and learn how God uses each group of believers to strengthen the world-wide Church. [view]

August 2007 Edition

Heaven on Earth: Too often the only thing people worry about is getting into Heaven. But there is so much more to Christianity than getting saved. Jesus wants us to bring Heaven to earth. It’s why He prayed, "Let your will [Father,] be done on earth as it is in heaven."

The Grace of God: Many people mistakenly view God's grace as the same thing as His forgiveness. They believe that when we sin, God simply "has grace" on us and overlooks our mistakes. But this is not what the Bible teaches.

AskMILK: What is the difference between miracles and magic?

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "July Prayer Events Draw Thousands," "More Sacred Assemblies to Come," and "Revival Comes to the U.N."

The Exodus of the Saints: How the journey of the ancient Israelites from Egypt to Canaan can be compared to history of the Church

July 2007 Edition

Practical Prophesy: When you think of a prophet, you think of someone standing on stage in a church telling people their future. But there are some things prophets to do that aren’t quite so spectacular. In fact, they are things anybody can do, without flowing in the gift or spirit of prophesy. These include the following four practices I have discovered.

Unanswered Prayers: Often in the Church we learn that it is God’s will for us to be at peace, be financially prosperous, and be physically healthy. While these are all Biblical truths, it is also true that sometimes we as God’s children struggle with problems that do not go away. The Scriptures make clear we will not always have our prayers answered immediately or in the way we wanted God to respond to them.

AskMILK: What is "speaking in tongues?"

Prophetic View: (News and Commentary) "The Battle Over Homosexuality is Growing," "Praying for a Second Revival in Korea," and "Israel Faces War with Up To Five Enemies"

A Sign of Christ's Coming: How the Prophetic Movement fulfills Bible prophesy

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