Theology | Culture | Worship
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 …
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 …
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 …
Running this blog has been a deeply rewarding experience. I have received so much encouragement from readers who are grateful for the call to exercise biblical discernment. Yet, in the same breath, I have also encountered pushback. One of the frequent criticisms I receive is …
Speaking in tongues is not only the most desired but also arguably the most misunderstood and abused spiritual gift in the church today. The Charismatic and Pentecostal world in particular, often places this gift at the center of Christian experience, treating it not only as …
This post was originally published on The Gospel Coalition Africa. Growing up, I vividly remember my grandmother praying for us each time we embarked on our four-hour journey back home to Kiambu from Embu, Kenya. Without fail, she would say, “I cover you with the …
