Bringing Good from Bad | 2 Corinthians 4:17

“For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!” (2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT)   When adversity rears its head, the first reaction of many believers is to pray it away—to ask God to spare us from it or, bar…

Intervention | Psalm 85:6–7

“Won’t you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you? Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.” (Psalm 85:6–7 NLT)   July 2026 is an ideal time for reflection, for looking back at the 250-year history of our nation, and for celebrating God’s work in bringing us t…

United We Stand | Matthew 18:19–20

“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” (Matthew 18:19–20 NLT)   During World War II, a group of pilots known as the Flying Tigers …

The Cornerstone of Liberty | Deuteronomy 7:9–11

“Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey his commands. But he does not hesitate to punish and destroy those who reject him. Therefore, you mus…

Don’t Forget | Psalm 33:12

“What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.” (Psalm 33:12 NLT)   A few decades ago, the 75th anniversary issue of Forbes magazine featured a theme that still resonates today: “Why do we feel so bad when we have it so good?” The magazine noted tha…

When the Godly Are in Authority | Proverbs 29:2

“When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan.” (Proverbs 29:2 NLT)   I’ve had opportunities to interact with leaders at the highest levels of the United States government, including former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of Stat…

The Legacies of Two Georges | Acts 3:19–20

“Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah.” (Acts 3:19–20 NLT)   The strong faith of two men named George played a key role in shaping t…

Reaching People Through People | 1 Corinthians 1:21

“Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe.” (1 Corinthians 1:21 NLT)   As we look back in history and see the names of Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, Billy Sunday, Billy Graham, an…

Share Your Story | Romans 10:14

“But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?” (Romans 10:14 NLT)   I don’t know about you, but I’m a big fan of hearing people’s stories. When I…

Like It or Not | Luke 6:27–28

“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.” (Luke 6:27–28 NLT)   One of the most difficult things about revival is that it requires us to reach out to people we would prefer to ignore. My …