Mike Winger, Bethel, and Cover Ups A lot of people are talking about a recent video by Mike Winger, in which he raises serious allegations regarding prophetic ministry, abuse of power, and institutional cover-ups—particularly involving Shawn Bolz and leaders connected to Bethel. Winger alleges that Shawn Bolz was deceptive (pretending to give prophetic words that…
The Bible and Civil Disobedience
The Bible and Civil Disobedience Should Christians disobey the government? And if so, how should they go about it? Those are big questions and not so straightforward to answer. Some would say the Bible always states submission to the governing authorities. Others suggest that the Bible gives many examples of people disobeying the government. For…
Masks, Mandates…and the Mission of God
There has been a lot of frustration recently over the imposition of various restrictions due to the Coronavirus. Masks, vaccines, quarantines, social distancing, limitations on gatherings, canceled sporting events and the list goes on. All this and more have created anxiety, fear, frustration, and a longing to just get on with life. I get it,…
Covid and Christians, part 2: What Should We Be Doing?
In my initial post I talked about the need to speak truth, as well as to keep our credibility as witnesses by focusing on Jesus rather than theories. But during times like these, isn’t there more that we are to do? In this (thankfully shorter) post, I’ll offer 4 practical and Biblical things we are to do.…
Covid, Christians and Conspiracy Theories, part 1
During this Covid crisis there’s been a rise of conspiracy theory type posts spread by Christians. I understand some of the reasons behind it. These are strange times – most of us have never lived through a pandemic of world-wide proportions – and, as movement is limited, there’s also a growing fear that other things…