Amy Collier Artman The Miracle Lady: Kathryn Kuhlman and the Transformation of Charismatic Christianity

The Miracle Lady: Kathryn Kuhlman and the Transformation of Charismatic Christianity by author Amy Collier Artman is an interesting look back into the changes in the perceptions of the Charismatic movement within Christian doctrines during the 50's and into the 80's in light of the Kathryn Kuhlman ministry. The author gives a biographical history for Kathryn Kuhlman and her beginnings in the Pentecostal ministries which were mainly dominated by men during that era.  She paved the way forward to the future for many believers for divine healing as being acceptable in a modern age. Kathryn Kuhlman also promoted the message to all that the Holy Spirit of God could be felt and experienced in each person's life if they believed with their personal faith. She always encouraged people to believe in miracles, because that was the key to receiving a miracle in healing through faith. Kathryn Kulhman never took personal credit for 'performing'a miracle for anyone. Her life and ministry had troubles, and she seemed to have made some unwise choices, but she was steadfast in her faith.
The author names some of the ministers, evangelists, and prominent figures of Kathryn's time who supported her and those who caused opposition. During the time of her ministry, many of the Protestant religions were beginning to accept a Charismatic spirituality rather than having the Holy Spirit be associated with undesirable images of 'Holy-Rollers'. I suppose it was a subtle change in the Christian culture to consider the possibility of divine intervention such as healing by faith and being moved by the Holy Spirit of God.
Personally, I can remember hearing her radio program in the 1970's when I was a teenager.  She held many meetings in a city not far from where I lived during the 1970's.
Publication Date: March 19, 2019

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