Three years ago Riva Tims endured a high-profile scandal that ended her marriage, stripped her of a thriving ministry and left her with virtually no income. Last fall her ex-husband, megachurch pastor Zachery Tims, was found dead in a New York hotel room. Now Riva opens up about the details of her journey—and how God has brought her new life—in an exclusive story with Charisma called “Life After Death.”
Jesus promised His followers tribulation, affliction and persecution—and yet still, so many of us are unprepared when these hit. In “Armed for the Assault,” Bible teacher John Bevere explains how you can arm yourself in advance to win every battle.
Pentecostal leader Jeff Farmer is out to save the world with $6—find out how he’s succeeding in eradicating global malaria, and how you can join the mission too.
Farmer’s story continues our yearlong celebration of how the Holy Spirit is moving among what we’re calling the “12 Communities of Charisma,” and this month we highlight one of the longest-standing: the classical Pentecostal community. In “Reviving the Classics,” charismatic historian Vinson Synan assesses how this large tribe formed and how it’s staying in step with the Holy Spirit today.
In “How Much Have You Invested in Your Marriage?” Iris Delgado offers 10 ways to avoid spiritual bankruptcy in your marriage.
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Cheri Fuller and Cindy Lamb Curry 
Marilyn Hickey 
Charisma Staff