Preacher Promises Miracles For Sleeping With Jesus Picture, Donating
Televangelist Rev. Jim Whittington promises a "big financial blessing" to those who sleep with a picture of Jesus and send donations to his World Deliverance Crusade ministry. But CBS Atlanta is asking questions about how that money is being spent, after it learned the preacher was jailed, convicted of stealing from a disabled widow.
CBS Atlanta reporter Jeff Chirico requested the holy handkerchief. It arrived with a copy of what is described as a picture of Jesus and a letter. The letter, addressed to "friend and prayer partner Jeff," predicts it is "the time and season for you to receive special miracles from the Lord." It instructs Chirico to "sleep with this picture (of Jesus) within reach of you tonight." The letter which includes Whittington's copied signature asks for "at least $41 to help this ministry." In return, the donor will receive a "big financial blessing" in the very near future....