by Joel | May 10, 2016 | Blog, Revival in the 21st Century |
Some time ago, Pew Research released the results of a survey of 35,000 American adults, showing a decline in individuals identifying themselves as Christians. In the past eight years, nearly 8% fewer Americans self-identify with the faith. One out of three... 
by Joel | Feb 9, 2016 | Blog, Revival in the 21st Century |
Glory is the nature of God. Words like “magnificence,” “honor,” and “great worth,” inadequate as they are, may be used to describe God’s glory. However, God’s glory is a property that far exceeds description. It is a heavenly presence so powerful, so breathtaking,... 
by Joel | Jul 21, 2015 | Blog, Revival in the 21st Century |
The word, “pray,” has been diluted and assimilated into popular vocabulary as a communication of goodwill. When a response to a tragedy includes, “our thoughts and prayers are with them,” the speaker is expressing sympathy for the victims and their families. In many... by Joel | Jul 14, 2015 | Blog, Revival in the 21st Century |
Revivals in times past have come at some of history’s darkest hours. Though we might be tempted to credit our petitions to God, revival is not brought down from heaven by any particular action or righteousness of humans. In fact, revival is God pouring out His Holy... 
