June 2016

Why do we need revival? Part 3: Organization in Spiritual Circles

This post actually scares me a little bit. The reason I’m so hesitant about the topic I’m going to cover is that one of the primary reasons churches need revival is because we can overdo a good thing. And when we overdo this good thing, revival movements can lead us to throw out the good thing altogether rather than just getting it back in proper order. And yes, the good thing is about proper order; that is, it’s about organization.

Why do we need revival? Part 2

Why do we need revival? The second part of this series goes deeper into sin as a major reason for revival in the church and confronting spiritual pride.

Why do we need revival? Part 1

"We need a revival!" I've heard this cry in pastors' prayer meetings many times. I believe it is as true today as at any point in the last few decades: We need a revival!

Experiential Christianity

June 7, 2016
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I love the fact that our Christian faith is not just a set of teachings or rules. Even more, I love the fact that our God allows us to have an experiential relationship with him. Of course, we don’t just…

Get In on It While You Can!

June 2, 2016
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My family and I have had the wonderful privilege of visiting Hawaii for vacation. Our trip took us to the Big Island, home of the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea. I had seen some beautiful pictures of fiery lava spewing into the air and pouring into the sea, and from what I read, people could actually get close enough to see a magnificent display of nature’s power. I was excited!