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In our October-December 2005 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

The Lure of Mysticism
A Path to Spiritual Growth or Road to Deception?

by Gary E. Gilley

Blessed Among Women...
Examining the Mystique of Mary in Light of the Scriptures
by J. Greg Sheryl

Editorials:

The Pragmatic Theology of Joyce Meyer
by M. Kurt Goedelman

News Updates:

Trouble for Hinn at Home and Abroad
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Some Deem St. Louis Newspaper
Apology to Meyer Unwarranted

by M. Kurt Goedelman

New Ground for Seventh-day Adventists
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Brown Hurdles Legal Woes
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Fewer Mormons?
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Cerullo Faces Income Tax Charges
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

So What’s the Difference?
written by Fritz Ridenour
reviewed by Angela M. Goedelman

Crucified in the Media
written by C. Marvin Pate and Sheryl L. Pate
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

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In our July-September 2005 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

A Prescription for False Hope and Evil
How the Church Has Allowed Sin to Escape
by David M. Tyler

A Retreat from Reason
Gregory Boyd’s Judgmental Response to Discernment

by G. Richard Fisher

Do You Need a Faith Lift?
The Dangers of Misplaced Faith and Those Who Are Responsible

by G. Richard Fisher

Editorials:

Is PFO Really Needed or Should We Quit?
by G. Richard Fisher

News Updates:

Satan’s Ex-Wife Dies
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Meyer Homes Up for Sale
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Who Is This New Pope?
by G. Richard Fisher

Book Reviews:

Running Against the Wind
written by Brian Flynn
reviewed by G. Richard Fisher

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In our April-June 2005 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

What a Marriage!
Why Did Evangelicalism Marry Catholicism’s Stepchild?
by G. Richard Fisher

Their Blood Cries Out?
The History and Histrionics of Stigmata

by G. Richard Fisher

Editorials:

Study to Show Thyself Approved
by M. Kurt Goedelman

News Updates:

Heritage USA Resurrected, Again
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Controversy Besets Hinn in India
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Brooklyn Watchtower Expansion Planned
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Bad, Bad Clint Brown
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Atheist Flew Admits a Creator
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Crystal Cathedral Conductor Kills Self
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations
written by Ron Rhodes
reviewed by Angela M. Goedelman

Growing By Grace
written by Jay E. Adams
reviewed by Micah Goedelman

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In our January-March 2005 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

The Visions and Voices of Kenneth E. Hagin
by J. Greg Sheryl with M. Kurt Goedelman

John Alexander Dowie
The Flawed Forerunner of Charismatic Extremism

by G. Richard Fisher

Why God Is Not Word-Faith
Is Healing Available by Faith on Demand?
by G. Richard Fisher

Editorials:

Not In a Box, But In a Book
by G. Richard Fisher

News Updates:

Passion-less Evangelism
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Accounting the Prophet
by M. Kurt Goedelman

TBN: A Modern Day Prodigal
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Has John the Baptist’s Cave Been Discovered?
by G. Richard Fisher

Book of Mormon Goes Commercial
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

Examine the Evidence
written by Ralph Muncaster
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

The Problems of the Afterlife
written by Samuel Fisk
reviewed by G. Richard Fisher

Self-Esteem: Are We Really Better Than We Think?
written by David Tyler
reviewed by Angela M. Goedelman

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In our October-December 2004 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

The Leaven of Lakewood
Joel Osteen’s Appealing But Aberrant Message
by Robert S. Liichow with G. Richard Fisher

The Cultic Root System of
David Otis Fuller & King James Onlyism

by G. Richard Fisher

The Not So Guiding Light of Jack T. Chick
“The Light of the World” Video Continues
Chick Publications’ Legacy of Ambiguous Evangelistic Resources

by G. Richard Fisher with M. Kurt Goedelman

Editorials:

Remember the Puzzle
by G. Richard Fisher

News Updates:

Kabbalah Kindergarten
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Emmerich Headed for Sainthood
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Mormons Continue to Baptize Deceased Jews
by Angela M. Goedelman

There They Go Again
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Moon Shine
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book of Mormon Goes Commercial
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

The 10 Things You Should Know
About the Creation vs. Evolution Debate
written by Ron Rhodes
reviewed by G. Richard Fisher

The Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code
written by Richard Abanes
reviewed by G. Richard Fisher

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In our July-September 2004 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

“But the Bible is Full of Contradictions!”
Pushing Through the Fog of Apparent Bible Discrepancies
by G. Richard Fisher

Mel Takes Anne to Hollywood
The Rediscovery of Anne Catherine Emmerich
by G. Richard Fisher

Rastafarians: A Religion in Turmoil
Where Will the Dust Settle?
by G. Richard Fisher

Editorials:

The Other Side of the Moon
by G. Richard Fisher

News Updates:

Charismatics Call for Accountability
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Saying I’m Sorry — Well, Sort of...
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Setbacks for Christian Scientists
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Masonic Rite Gone Wrong
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

The Use of the Rod and Staff
written by Jay Adams
reviewed by G. Richard Fisher

Decision Making God’s Way
written by Gary Meadors
reviewed by G. Richard Fisher

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In our April-June 2004 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

The Christianizing of Human Potential Philosophies
Is Bruce Wilkinson’s Dream Giver a Borrowed Daydream?
by G. Richard Fisher

The Sons and Daughters of Hophni and Phinehas
Can Homosexual Behavior Be Defended Biblically?
by Robert L. Griffin

John Edward: Tracer of Dead Persons
or Tactician of Deceitful Practices?

by G. Richard Fisher

Editorials:

Enough is Never Enough
by M. Kurt Goedelman

News Updates:

Mormon Tabernacle Choir Receives Top Honors
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Michael X?
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Scamming the Scammers
by M. Kurt Goedelman

A Ficus, A Fracas
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

Evidence for Jesus
written by Ralph O. Muncaster
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

Their God is Too Small
written by Bruce A. Ware
reviewed by David K. Stamps

Theophostic Counseling: Divine Revelation or Psychoheresy?
written by Martin and Deidre Bobgan
reviewed by G. Richard Fisher

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In our January-March 2004 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

The Gospel of Self-Esteem
Are We Really Better Than We Think?
by David M. Tyler

Is God “Showing Up” Today?
The Claims and Confusion of R.T. Kendall
by G. Richard Fisher

Benny Hinn: How Great Thou Aren’t
Orchestrating a Mighty Visitation of the Holy Spirit
by Angela M. Goedelman with M. Kurt Goedelman

Editorials:

Blown to Smithereens!
by G. Richard Fisher

News Updates:

This Time He Didn’t Come Back
by M. Kurt Goedelman

European Revival Prophesied
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Just A Lot of Smoke?
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Jesus Saves, Yes Jesus Saves
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Garner Ted Armstrong Dies
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Code Two for Drosnin
by G. Richard Fisher

Will the Real Author Please Stand Up?
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

A Christian Woman’s Guide to Understanding Mormonism
written by Donna Morley
reviewed by Angela M. Goedelman

A Time of Departing
written by Ray Yungen
reviewed by G. Richard Fisher

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In our October-December 2003 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

Watchman Nee: The Master of Mix-Up
The Parable of the Chocolate Rabbit
by G. Richard Fisher

Excavating a Mountain of Evidence
Bringing Archaeology Into Apologetics for a Witness of Christ
by G. Richard Fisher

Editorials:

Low-Impact Christianity
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Benny Hinn Is Right!
by G. Richard Fishe
r

News Updates:

Watchtower May Sell Brooklyn Building
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Cashing In On Major Assets
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Rebecca in Fantasyland
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

The Many Faces of Benny Hinn, Version 2.0
4½-hour DVD by The Door Magazine
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

Jesus Christ: Self-Denial or Self-Esteem
written by David M. Tyler
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

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In our July-September 2003 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

Not Every Promise in The Book Is Mine
Trinity Broadcasting Network and the Gospel of Greed
by Robert L. Griffin

Experiencing Mysticism
Critiquing the Teachings of Henry Blackaby
by G. Richard Fisher with M. Kurt Goedelman

Side Articles:

Listening for the Master’s Voice?
by Micah K. Goedelman

Editorials:

The Protestant College of Cardinals
by G. Richard Fisher

News Updates:

Joyner Receives Curious Endorsement
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Once a False Prophet, Still a False Prophet
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Laughing Evangelist’s Daughter Dies
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Catholics Update Encyclopedia
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

Hypnosis: Medical, Scientific, or Occultic?
written by Martin and Deidre Bobgan
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

DNA vs. The Book of Mormon
video by Living Hope Ministries
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

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In our April-June 2003 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

Arnold Murray and the Shepherd’s Chapel
Examining the Strange Teachings of the Grandfather of Denial
by G. Richard Fisher with M. Kurt Goedelman

The Clone Rangers
Raising Cain Over Eve and the Raelians
by G. Richard Fisher

Recovered Memory Therapy:
Dangerous Medicine from the World

by David M. Tyler

Editorials:

The Demise of Apologetics?
by G. Richard Fisher

News Updates:

Controversial Church Leader Resigns
by Stephen F. Cannon

DNA Disaffirms LDS Teaching
by M. Kurt Goedelman

People Who Worship in Glass Houses...
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
written by Elyse Fitzpatrick
reviewed by Angela M. Goedelman

The Final Word
written by O. Palmer Robertson
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

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In our January-March 2003 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

The Mountain Trek of Christian Living
Avoiding Growth-Stunting Detours
by G. Richard Fisher

Building a Foundation on Sand:
The Modern Day Apostles and Prophets Movement
by G. Richard Fisher

A Journey into Mysticland
Charismatics and Their Insufficient Word of God
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Editorials:

Rebecca Brown’s Axis of Evil
by M. Kurt Goedelman

News Updates:

PFO Continues to Grow
by M. Kurt Goedelman

U.S. News Spotlights McPherson Hoax
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Water Under the Bridge?
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Pearson’s Inclusionism Prompts His Exile
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Warnke Fires Back
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

Reasoning from the Scriptures with Muslims
written by Ron Rhodes
reviewed by Angela M. Goedelman

Christian Apologetics
written by Norman L. Geisler
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

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In our October-December 2002 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

Trivializing God:
The Don Quixote Demonology of Our Modern Church
by G. Richard Fisher

Behind Closed Doors of the Kingdom Halls
Charges of Child Molestation Mount Against Jehovah’s Witness Elders
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Astronomy: The Pall Bearer of Astrology
by Alan C. Weissenbacher

Editorials:

No, We Can’t All Just Get Along
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Reproach on a Prophet
by M. Kurt Goedelman

News Updates:

FIRE to Move from Pensacola
by M. Kurt Goedelman

A Hair Apparent?
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Hinn’s Financial Integrity Questioned
by M. Kurt Goedelman

More Than Just Fireworks
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Supreme Court Victory for Jehovah’s Witnesses
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

Christian Counterfeiters
video by Lorri and Keith MacGregor
reviewed by G. Richard Fisher

A Matter of Basic Principles
Bill Gothard and the Christian Life
written by Don and Joy Veinot and Ron Henzel
reviewed by G. Richard Fisher

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In our July-September 2002 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

Hermen Who? – Bible Hermeneutics:
An Excursion in Fantasy or Exercise in Discipline?
by G. Richard Fisher

Too Good to Be Damned?
The Religious Pluralism and Creedless Faith of the Unitarian Universalists
by Derek R. Keefe

Editorials:

What in the World is Going On?
by G. Richard Fisher

News Updates:

Hare Krishnas File Chapter 11
by M. Kurt Goedelman

The High Price of Exorcism
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Not So Bright Future for Miss Cleo
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Utah Ranks First in Antidepressant Use
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

King James Only?
written by Robert A. Joyner
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

This Little Church Went to Market
written by Gary E. Gilley
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

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In our April-June 2002 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

Mired in Confusion and Mysticism
Demonology and Spiritual Warfare According to Joyce Meyer
by G. Richard Fisher and M. Kurt Goedelman

The Hazardous Hermeneutics of Harold Camping
The End of the Church or His End?
by G. Richard Fisher

Editorials:

Spinning Sin
by G. Richard Fisher

News Updates:

Appointment of Wiccan Chaplain Denounced
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Mormons Partner with Krishnas to Build Temple
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Scientology Billboard Campaign
by M. Kurt Goedelman

TBN Donation Dollars Hard at Work
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Watchtower Linked to United Nations
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

The Cost of Deception
written by John A. Williams
reviewed by G. Richard Fisher

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Their Claims,
Doctrinal Changes and Prophetic Speculation

written by Edmond C. Gruss
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

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In our January-March 2002 Journal, you’ve missed:

Feature Articles:

Finances, Fraud and False Teaching
The Troubled History of Don Stewart
by G. Richard Fisher

Walking in the Shadow of The Walk
The Prophetic Ministry and Visions of Francis Frangipane
by G. Richard Fisher

Editorials:

Quick Fixes and Spiritual Baggage
by M. Kurt Goedelman

News Updates:

Left High and Dry in a Cornfield
by M. Kurt Goedelman

No Prophetic Word About Fire from Meyer
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Randy Clark Resigns from Vineyard
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Crossing Over Too Far?
by M. Kurt Goedelman

Book Reviews:

“I Just Wanted More Land” – Jabez
written by Gary E. Gilley
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

Biblical Authority
written by James T. Draper and Kenneth Keathley
reviewed by M. Kurt Goedelman

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