Today I start life anew. Today. Today I will live my life to the glory of God, for the sake of the gospel and the good of others. I will seek to live less today for myself. Today. I cannot change the past: my sins though many, my failures though frequent, or the many times I have hurt others, But I can rest in the promise that the blood of Jesus has cleansed me, that though my sins are as … →

If you have not seen this outstanding website led by several of my colleagues I encourage you to do so. I just had an article posted there today entitled “Do We Truly Want Revival? A Look at a Great Commission Resurgence Through the Lens of the Great Awakenings.” Check it out if you get a chance.  Merry Christmas!

This time of year my children like to ask me what I want for Christmas. This year I asked for two things: to go and visit my aging parents who cannot come to see us, and for some great time together as a family. Of course we enjoy those two things every year, but that is what I want.  I think I also asked for some new socks. Well, and an iphone J.   I really do not need anything, … →

I love books. I have written eight over the past ten years (and am now ready for a break). Most have to do with my main passions of spiritual awakening and evangelism. But a few years back I ventured out a bit to write the book Raising the Bar: Ministry to Youth in the New Millennium (Kregel, 2004). I have been pretty amazed at the response to the book, particularly by veteran youth pastors. I was just in Orlando with … →