Archive for May 2026
Biblical Revival 2, Authentic Revival
“Revival” is a popular word among some Christians but with a very different meaning than previously. The more recent signs and wonders-based “revivals” don’t present confession and repentance as essential and they prefer the “rain your blessing down” songs over “I Surrender All.” Biblical revival includes both the “if” and the “then” in: “IF you…
Read MoreBiblical Revival 1, Nehemiah’s Confession
The prophet Nehemiah (440’s BC) understood revival better than most do today, and he modeled the heartfelt confession that God can use to initiate it. Consider: “let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel.…
Read MoreFIRE IN THE HILLS, June 5-7!
FIRE IN THE HILLS is a June 5-7 event in northeast Ohio (Details in the ad) sponsored by several local churches. As I understand it, the founding vision for FITH was that it would bring together a wide variety of local Christians for fellowship, worship and inspiration. I attended in 2024 and ’25 and look…
Read MoreNon-Negotiable #2 – The Narrow Path, Part 6
“By His stripes I am healed.” If I’ve heard it once I’ve heard it a million times, especially among my friends in the Charismatic community who apply it to anything from an ingrown toenail to cancer. Yes, the Bible says that, and yes, it is true – but there’s a big “but” that most skip…
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