“I was on the expressway in Kampala, it wasn’t a dream. I was going, and then the car got lifted up mid-air and then I found myself in a place full of light and in abundance. And I was then told that this is heaven. …
Reclaiming Critical Thinking: Is Christianity Supposed to Be Mindless?
“The mind cannot comprehend the things of the Spirit.” “Too much thinking will quench the Holy Spirit.” “Faith believes in what doesn’t make sense.” Phrases like these have become all too common in many churches today. They sound spiritual, even pious, but they have created …
Are You Missing Out on God’s Promises of Health and Wealth?
In Does God Promise Me Health, Wealth and Happiness?, Femi Adeleye offers a much-needed biblical corrective to one of the most pervasive distortions of the Christian message in Africa today—the prosperity gospel. With pastoral sensitivity and theological clarity, Adeleye addresses the core promises touted by this …
Rethinking Miracles: Examining the African Church’s Obsession with Them
For many African believers, the attraction to miracle healing crusades runs deep. Eyes once blind now seeing, limbs long paralyzed rising with strength, and cancer dissolving like mist, evoke both awe and hope. And few pastors encapsulate this appeal like Benny Hinn, the televangelist whose …
The Danger of Allegorical Abuse in the Hypercharismatic Movement
In many hypercharismatic and New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) circles today, the Bible is hardly read in context. Instead, it is mined for hidden symbols, prophetic codes, and mysteries that the original authors never intended. This allegorical approach to Scripture may sound spiritual, but it often …
Recovering God’s Gift of Lament
Life in Africa is often lived in the tension of joy and sorrow. From the wails that echo through village funerals to the whispered prayers of a struggling parent, suffering is a reality we know all too well. Yet, despite this deep awareness of pain, many Christians …
