It's easy to develop an "out of sight, out of mind" mentality toward those who are truly in need. But in the last few years I've been asking God to broaden my vision beyond those who are in my immediate periphery and allow me to have His perspective on the world's helpless.

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The reality of the gospel compels us to tackle mercy ministries, but we must never replace sharing the gospel of the kingdom with the kingdom service of the gospel.  

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"As Christians, we have an opportunity to help families around the world by both standing against incredible injustice against women and by preaching the gospel of reconciliation. Let's not lose any ground to lesser solutions."

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People who argue against the existence of God need to be pointed to the evidence that supports His reality.

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Where is God calling you? Maybe the people you’re called to are nothing like you. Maybe they disturb your peace by playing their music a few decibels too high and a few hours too long. Maybe they’re antagonistic toward your faith. Maybe they have a different skin color. Political party. Income level. Maybe they just let their grass grow too long. 

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Please don’t assume there’s only one way to present the gospel. The room for creativity in the way you present this timeless message is unending! 

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This week two men came to our company to try to promote some kind of supplemental insurance. We avoided them like the plague. I wonder if that’s how it is with us and non-Christians.

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Americans are now living in the third largest mission field in the world. Current statistics indicate that less than twenty percent of Americans attend church on any given Sunday.

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What are you asking/believing God for? According to Pastor Tom Elliff, this says more about you than almost anything else.

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If we are praying for revival, while failing to deal with those things in our hearts, lives, and relationships that are standing between us and the Lord, then we are wasting our breath.

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You may not be familiar with Life Action Ministries (the parent ministry of Revive Our Hearts) or even the term "revival," so today I'd like to share a little about both.

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What is your reaction when your position is challenged? To fight back in self-defense? To return criticism with criticism? To set up your defense with unbeatable logic tinged with bitter jabs?

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As we dive in, would you describe yourself as a super-missional machine, a wannabe missional momma, or a self-absorbed sister?

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Although we usually focus on True Woman events here on the blog, I wanted to go in a different direction today and share with you the story of one woman who is finding healing in her heart and marriage through the True Woman message.

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Although people have various reasons for where they come down on the issue of homosexuality, for me it is more about the nature of God than about sexual preference.

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