“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. …
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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 …
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 …
Is Discernment Really a “Religious Spirit”?
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 …
Untangling the Gift of Tongues: Charismatic Practice Vs. Bible
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 …
