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A Revival Emergency

Mar

4

2014

If you need revival, something is terribly wrong with you. You are aware that things needing revival are either dead or close to it, no? If revival means what I think it means (and it does), then you won’t survive much longer without dramatic intervention. Your time is up. Your clock is already striking midnight. There ...

Use It and Lose It! 5

Jan

20

2014

I’ve never thought of myself as a dieter. I still don’t. But today I feel a sense of control, a sense of health, and a sense of cheer that I haven’t enjoyed in years. And that’s because of a little tool on my phone that has translated into some big changes for me: The LoseIt ...

Worry-Free, Not Care-Free

Dec

19

2013

Imagine a place where you could let go of your fears, trust God for life’s outcomes, and relax in a quiet-yet-confident Christian existence. I know, that would be heaven on earth. And that’s the problem. If God wanted you in heaven, you’d already be there. No, the elimination of worldly worries is only part of ...

The 4-Question Challenge

Dec

5

2013

If you haven’t already encountered the Four-Question Challenge from Life Action, today’s the day! In the most recent issue of Revive, I wrote a piece describing the challenge and why I believe church leaders should take a few moments to ask and answer (and pray about) four simple questions. We developed the Four-Question Challenge after ...

How to Be Sexually Pure, and Why

Nov

22

2013

God created sex to be a wonderful, satisfying and loving expression of commitment, joy and lifetime relationship. It is certainly among His greatest gifts to humankind. However, sex can also be a devastating and sad part of life, when used outside of God’s boundaries and intentions. His audio message goes right to the “owner’s manual” ...

6-Week Startup into Christianity 1

Nov

21

2013

So, you’re interested in following Jesus? Or perhaps you’ve even made a first-step commitment to follow Him? What’s the next step? And the step after that? The 6WeekStartup is a free and simple guide you can download and print off, and keep with your Bible for awhile. In it, you’ll find an easy way to practice various ...

God is a Safety Hazard 1

Nov

14

2013

Safety consumes a lot of our attention; from airbags to bug repellent, alarm systems to insurance policies. But the greatest source of danger might be the One you are praying will keep you safe. His plans for you are disruptive, risky, adventurous, and costly. But those are the same plans that give you meaning in ...

Heaven’s Entrance Exam

Oct

31

2013

Contrary to popular opinion, heaven isn’t reserved for the morally upright, the good citizens, or those who are genuinely sincere. Heaven isn’t guaranteed for “good” people any more than it is barricaded to “bad” people. In fact, getting into heaven takes a lot more than most of expect. Here are a few items on the after-death entrance exam: ...

The Great Commission

Oct

21

2013

At the end of all four gospels, and in the first chapter of Acts, Jesus gives the Great Commission. It’s the marching order for His followers, the command for every believer to “go and make disciples” across the world. The Great Commandment is that we love God; the Great Commission is that we tell the ...

Approval Addiction 1

Oct

18

2013

Are you afraid of what other people think? Are you more concerned about what others think of you then, well, what you yourself believe is right? I came across a helpful Proverb in the Bible: “The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” (Proverbs 29:25) See ...