Drastic Christianity

Everywhere I go these days I am meeting people who are gravely concerned about the condition of Christianity in this generation.  I cannot tell you how many conversations I have had  that were focussed on the idea that “something is definitely wrong” and “we need help!”  It spans all ages. It spans all groups. It…

Do you believe in Fervent and Earnest Prayer?

A pastor friend, and a personal hero of mine, recently celebrated his 40th year of preaching and pastoring!  I love being around him and fellowshipping with him and hearing his stories about his ministry and family.  In a recent revival campaign, he several times shared personal stories from his own “revival” experiences.  He was saved…

A Higher Level of Praying?

Luke 11 is a passage that deserves our careful consideration.  Most of us know it as the “Lord, teach us to pray” passage where Jesus spoke the words that we commonly call “The Lord’s Prayer.”  It is a wealth of information, instruction, and encouragement, and I have greatly profited from studying it.  There is a…