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Who wants money from heaven?
Posted by Eric Stillman on October 16th, 2007 under Money, Prosperity Gospel. [ Comments: 2 ]

*** Warning – the following essay contains some graphic & disturbing photos, as well as some words that will hopefully disturb you ***

 (The setting is a dusty road in Africa.  An American preacher, dressed in suit and tie, opens his Bible and begins to address the crowd)

 “I’m here this morning to tell you that God is calling you up higher in your life.  God has great things planned for you.  All He’s asking of you this morning is to believe it – to believe that He has great things in store for His children.  He’s asking you to claim His promises, to stand on the truth that He is a good God who wants to bless you.  Praise be to God… give the Lord a hand clap this morning”

 

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C’mon God, where’s my Mansion???
Posted by Eric Stillman on April 3rd, 2007 under Money, Prosperity Gospel. [ Comments: 13 ]

Would you believe that any self-respecting pastor could live in a $3.6 million mansion without expecting lightning bolts from heaven to rip through his helipad and indoor bowling alley?  Apparently there is at least one such pastor out there… this week, I thought I’d share with you a March 17th Detroit News article that is worthy of reflection and discussion, and then share some of my thoughts on the article. 

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