by Dan Jarvis | Feb 13, 2020 | Forgiveness, Say Yes to God, Six Responses to God
An Open Letter to Any Who Have Loved and Lost. Dear Suffering Friend, I wish there were words that could reverse the many tears you have shed. Experiencing loss of those we love is, I think, the worst pain a human can endure. The causes of loss are many—drugs,...
by John Avant | Dec 11, 2019 | God's Kingdom First, Presidents Column, Six Responses to God
I just enjoyed a very beautiful day in the neighborhood. To be honest, I never was a huge fan of Mr. Rogers. I was an older child when the show began, and I found it kind of boring. And when my own children were watching it, I wondered if Mr. Rogers was too weak to be...
by John Avant | Sep 30, 2019 | God's Kingdom First, Presidents Column, Six Responses to God
The greatest spiritual movement in history … is now. Yet sadly, for those of us in America, we have to get on an airplane to see it firsthand. As evidence? What if I told you that Iran, one of the most spiritually oppressed places on earth right now, is in the midst...
by Bill Elliff | Feb 15, 2019 | Church Leadership, Humility, Personal Growth, Six Responses to God
“A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor” (Proverbs 29:23 NASB). What is the desire of a proud man? He only has one, really. He wants to be lifted up. He longs to be known and honored, recognized and revered. His arrogance makes him...
by Byron Paulus | Nov 1, 2018 | God's Kingdom First, Revive Magazine, Say Yes to God, Six Responses to God, Your Faith Frontier
“When are you going to get a real job?” “What about all the money you spent on an education?” “Why would you waste your business degree by becoming a missionary?” “You’re married now, and planning a family; how are you going to take...
by Del Fehsenfeld | Nov 1, 2018 | Church Leadership, Honesty, Personal Growth, Revive Magazine, Six Responses to God, Stories of Impact, Your Faith Frontier
I am a man who lost faith. Other authors in this issue of Revive are describing the life of faith, the bold steps of risky obedience Jesus calls us to take every day. But what if we really aren’t sure about all of this? That was me. After growing up in a vibrant...
