Jesus Revolution is based on the book of the same name written by Pastor Greg Laurie. It’s based on the true story of a young Laurie (played by Joel Courtney), hippie street preacher Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie), Pastor Chuck Smith (Kelsey Grammer) of Calvary Chapel, and their involvement into what TIME Magazine called a Jesus […]
When God Provides Lilies After the Fire
There’s a huge empty field next to my church. It catches on fire every summer. I’ve talked about it before, but I don’t know if I’ve told you what happens after the fire. Without fail, the field catches on fire every summer. Without fail, bushes of Easter lilies pop up all over the field. It’s […]
Movie Review: Breakthrough
Based on a true story, “Breakthrough” is the story of a boy who, after drowning in an icy lake and being declared dead for almost an hour, came back to life when his mother started to pray. “Breakthrough” is an inspiring, heart-tugging, must-see movie for everyone. Mark your calendars, get your tickets, and bring tissues. […]
The One Thing I Didn’t Think I Had to Be Brave For
Hillary Scott sang, “I’m so confused. I know I heard you loud and clear. So I followed through. Somehow I ended up here. I don’t wanna think. I may never understand that my broken heart is a part of your plan. When I try to pray, all I’ve got is hurt and these four words. […]
Book Review: “Holy Hustle” by Crystal Stine
Holy Hustle by Crystal Stine arrived at just the right moment for me. I’m in a season of working hard and hustling, only to realize that I need margin in my life to rest and breathe. Finding that margin isn’t easy, but this book is helping me through it. Crystal’s message of embracing a work-hard […]
Will Spring Ever Come?
I drove down a street I’ve been on hundreds if not thousands of times when I noticed the bushes on the median in full bloom with purple flowers. Did they always have flowers? I didn’t know. I didn’t remember. Odd since I had been driving down this road since I received my learner’s permit. How […]
We Still Have Time
I just realized that I am the same age as Jesus was on His last year of ministry on Earth. 33. He died at this age. He resurrected at this age. He had done so much by this age, while I am not nearly satisfied with what I’ve done by this age. Sure He was […]