One of the most common suspicions around the prosperity gospel is that it takes advantage of the sick and poor by overstating promises of blessings that may not come. New research suggests that ...

We live in a time when the line between ministry and business has become increasingly blurred. From lavish lifestyles to questionable financial practices, many ask, “Is this what Jesus intended when ...

It’s not wrong to celebrate our blessings. But Asian theologians and pastors advise how to do so in biblical, godly ways amid the festival’s red envelopes and best wishes. Every Lunar New Year, Calvin ...

The parameters of the Christian life may seem clear, but the demands of mercy and compassion it places on us are not small.

Name it and claim it!” — this popular slogan is often heard from prosperity preachers across television, YouTube, and large church stages. Their message is simple but powerful: “Speak your blessing!

The Presiding Bishop of Victory Bible Churches International (VBCI), Rt. Rev. N.A. Tackie-Yarboi, has cautioned against an overemphasis on material wealth in churches, while stressing the importance ...

I know also how to live with abundance. Today’s readings address need and want, abundance and scarcity. When we talk about need—both physical and spiritual—we are sometimes hiding in that dialogue a ...

When she came to church it was a big event. She wore her nicest dress and a grand Sunday hat. But then she wouldn’t appear again for months. Every time I visited her she would assure me that she ...