What new joys await me this next year? Challenges? Trials and heartaches? What new lessons? What dreams will come true, and what new ones will be birthed? Continue Reading …
Resources by Topic: Christian Growth
How's your "love life"? Continue Reading …
On January 1, I dusted off and opened up my One-Year Bible. On January 5, my eyes grew wide as I read that Adam lived 930 years. . . Continue Reading …
Your questions on this spiritual discipline—answered! Continue Reading …
It's a no-brainer that what we think about determines our actions. What happens if I think about chocolate all day . . . (which isn't hard to do)? Continue Reading …
Worship isn't something we do only on Sundays during a moving praise and worship music set. Worship happens 24/7 as we turn our hearts to Him anytime, anywhere! Continue Reading …
Last summer, as the women of our church studied John together, I was reminded again just how ugly comparison can be. Continue Reading …
When I was hired for my first job, my father took me aside to give me an important insight. "Don't expect praise for merely doing what you were hired to do." Continue Reading …
I instructed him to get up off the floor. He looked at me in wide-eyed amazement, and with total sincerity replied, “I'm not on the floor!” Continue Reading …
Some days I give in to a heart that's crabby and ungrateful. I feel exhausted and numb, shifting into autopilot in my marriage and motherhood. Can you relate? Continue Reading …
For so many parents, the words family worship stir feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and a longing to do better. If this describes you, don't give up! Continue Reading …
Take a peek at what several Revive Our Hearts staff members are reading right now. Continue Reading …
I decided to ask the Lord who I was not being merciful to. The answer came into my heart in a single beat. "Your husband." Come again, Lord? Continue Reading …
Is your heart tied to the temporary or are you living for the forever? Continue Reading …
If only spiritual transformation were that easy. Just read a book, see a counselor, attend a conference . . . and, presto, out comes a mature, godly Christian. Continue Reading …
Do you find it curious—as I do—that we have to be instructed to love God? Continue Reading …
Too often we go through life half-numb to spiritual realities. If you struggle to find a vibrant, transforming relationship with God, this is for you. Continue Reading …
No longer is worship limited to a particular place or time; God is seeking those who would worship Him in spirit—worship can happen anytime and anyplace! Continue Reading …
The first time the word "worship" is used in Scripture is right here, smack dab in the middle of the most heart-wrenching, tenacious obedience ever. Continue Reading …
My dad used to say it this way: “You are what you have been becoming. And you will be down the road what you are becoming now.” Continue Reading …
I am eternally grateful for meeting Christ at a very young tender age; but I regret times I’ve wandered through the “ordinary” days. . . Continue Reading …
At my son’s wedding, I found myself reminding him of the words my mother spoke to me at my wedding, and many times since: “Always remember that love is a choice.” Continue Reading …
The Lord’s been teaching me a lot about dealing with “toads” (difficult people) from the life of Moses--a man who was surrounded by them! Continue Reading …
True love is not an emotion, although it carries with it the wonder and delight of pleasurable emotions. True love is not something we "fall in" and "out of." Continue Reading …
If your passion for God has grown cold, consider refueling your fire this way . . . Continue Reading …
Though our ordinary work may not always be risky or radical, quiet faithfulness and willing service might just be the very thing God has ordained for us today. Continue Reading …
After completing an intense exercise program, Juli sensed God asking if she would commit to a spiritual exercise program. Continue Reading …
Chances are you have some difficult relationships in your life. If so, this post is for you. Continue Reading …
According to the disciple John, the true indicator of the extent of our love for God is the extent of our love for those around us ... Continue Reading …
When I am not proactive about my relationship with God, I “drift” into my own way. Continue Reading …
Last night I left a chuck roast simmering in the crock pot for ten hours. When I woke this morning, a most amazing smell permeated just about the whole house. Continue Reading …
Holiness . . . what thoughts or pictures does that word bring to mind? Musty old relics? Tight-faced, prudish old ladies? Stifling restraint? Continue Reading …
Carolyn shares three valuable lessons she's learned since starting her film company. Continue Reading …
The Kingdom of God is powerfully advancing. Friday's court ruling did not feel like that, but God's Word assures me of this truth, and it is a balm to my soul. Continue Reading …
Today we've reached the pinnacle in this blog series on worship where we ask why. Why should we worship? What's the big deal? Continue Reading …
If only spiritual transformation were that easy. Just read a book, see a counselor, attend a conference, . . . and, presto, out comes a mature, godly Christian. Continue Reading …
I can remember sitting in tiny, windowless practice rooms for hours on end as a college student, playing the same piece of music over and over again. . . Continue Reading …
I look back and see that much of the blessings I'm experiencing today are the fruit of a foundation that my dad laid in my life by teaching me the ways of God. Continue Reading …
The movies, the husbands, the jewels, the magazine cover shoots . . . no one can quite hone in on the source of her fame and the reason why her legacy will last. Continue Reading …
Worshiping God pushes me off the throne I’ve invented, and into the proper position—creature adoring her Creator. Continue Reading …
I try to check my Spam folder with some regularity as important emails can get stuck there. But I have to admit, I dread the job. Continue Reading …
Who or what is competing with God for first place in your life? Continue Reading …
Ever fed Nutella to the heart or media to the soul? Fasting will uncross your hunger wires and help discern the rumblings. Continue Reading …
The birds know who the Lord is. And they were willing to share their secret with me. Continue Reading …
You don't have to chart your own course or manipulate your circumstances to fit your expertly designed "master plan." Continue Reading …
Before my feet hit the floor in the morning, I pray for patience. And I know in Christ that prayer will be met every single time. Continue Reading …
Do athletic metaphors for spirituality make you feel deflated? Maybe you're struggling . . . and can't imagine how you could run harder. Continue Reading …
How something as simple as a small stone can become a precious memento of God’s faithfulness to you. Continue Reading …
Vonette Bright—a woman who displayed extraordinary, tireless passion and perseverance, even when most would have wearied and moved on to less demanding and daunting tasks. Continue Reading …
Be honest—does the idea of a weekly day of rest go against the grain of your achievement-addict heart? Here’s why the God-ordained Sabbath is meant as good for your soul. Continue Reading …
Fanny followed God’s lead, humbly stewarded her God-given talents, and walked through each open door of opportunity with joy in her heart. Her life is an example of walking by faith and not by sight. Continue Reading …
Here are three ways to strengthen our minds to prevent an idle, lazy thought life and grow as purposeful thinkers for the kingdom. Continue Reading …
It’s one thing to repent of idolatry. It’s another thing to repent of worshiping God as if He were an idol. Continue Reading …
This month, as summer winds up and we commence graduations and weddings and vacations and all things tomorrow, let's not forget about today. Continue Reading …
Anne Steele, the first significant female hymn writer in history, penned 144 hymns that reflect a rich, intimate relationship with God and a genuine enjoyment of her Savior. Continue Reading …
If a biographer were writing your story, what would they write? Would it be a story of a woman redeeming the time? Or would it be a story of wasted time, of squandered opportunities, of vain pursuits? Continue Reading …
How should we respond to the world around us? Now more than ever, the lost world needs loving, holy, truth-speaking Christians with gospel fire in their souls. Continue Reading …
God uses faithfulness over time and through immense pressure to make a person more like Christ. Continue Reading …
When we get too caught up in our roles in ministry, we need God to drape His presence over us like a cloud and put a halt to our busywork. Continue Reading …
Add gentleness and patience, then mix thoroughly with compassion, kindness, and meekness. Continue Reading …
Five things that holiness isn’t. Continue Reading …
A Christian’s moral compass should point “true north” to the Truth of God’s Word. Continue Reading …
Grace does not mean anything goes, that everything is acceptable, or that holiness doesn't matter. Continue Reading …
Three gospel-based lessons for walking with the Lord. Continue Reading …
Sometimes distraction is more effective at preventing our worship and obedience than an obvious temptation or attack. Continue Reading …
Have you become so attentive to caring for the precious souls of those you’re leading that your own soul is neglected? Your soul care cannot wait. Continue Reading …
Our team loves hearing from you, our blog readers, and we wanted to share some of the amazing stories of grace you’ve told us. Continue Reading …
The Father has designed a complete and well-balanced plan for His people that must include teaching, encouragement, exhortation, correction, and training from His Word and His people. Continue Reading …
The depth of our faith determines the distance of our drive. How far are we willing to go to get to Jesus? Continue Reading …
Freedom, Fullness, and Fruitfulness in Christ (Spoken Word ...
Blair Linne did a masterful job summing up the True Woman '14 Conference in this original recitation. She challenges women as they return to their ordained battlefields to go away as warriors.
Blair Linne challenges women as they return to their ordained battlefields to go away as warriors. Continue Reading
The Fast That God Requires
In Isaiah 58, God brings an accusation against His people. They fast, they "go to church," they pray, but their hearts beat for their own glory and gain. You, too, can go through the motions of what you think God requires, but does your obedience flow out of a heart changed by the gospel? If so, what can you do ...
You can go through the motions of what you think God requires, but does your obedience flow out of a heart changed by the gospel? Continue Reading
Session 1 Drama: Deceived
When you’re racked with guilt and shame over your sin, it taints your view of God, yourself, and others. But in Jesus there is forgiveness and freedom from bondage.
When you’re racked with guilt and shame over your sin, it taints your view of God, yourself, and others. But in Jesus there is forgiveness. Continue Reading
Session 5 Drama: Seek Peace and Pursue It
The world has a lot of ideas about what peace is and where to find it. But how well do these ideologies hold up to God’s Word?
The world has a lot of ideas about what peace is and where to find it. But how well do these ideologies hold up to God’s Word? Continue Reading
Transformation: How Does It Happen?
Six helpful principles about how spiritual change takes place. Continue Reading
Let All That Is Within: Teaching Children How ...
As we teach our kids how to worship God, let them respond without reservation to His call in their lives. Continue Reading
Adding to Your Faith (2 Peter 1)
Walk through 2 Peter 1:5-7 to apply and personalize some important qualities in your life. Continue Reading
One Anothers in Scripture
How does God expect us to treat each other? (Taken from Nancy's radio series "Who Needs the Church?") Continue Reading
Resolutions for Godly Living
Jonathan Edward understood the importance of being purposeful. Here are 70 resolutions he wrote before he was twenty years old. Continue Reading
40 Evidences That You May Have Left Your ...
Evaluate what you really love with the help of these 40 evidences. Continue Reading
25 of Nancy's Favorite Hymns
"Next to reading the Bible, singing—to and about the Lord-has probably produced the greatest encouragement in my Christian walk." Continue Reading
Scripture Memorization: Help to Get You Started
Learn how and why it's so important to memorize Scripture! Continue Reading
Scripture Memory "Queen of Bad" No More
If the verses you memorize never seem to stick, Carrie’s story and a simple tool just might be exactly what you've been looking for. Continue Reading
Ten Things I've Learned in Ten Years of ...
Ten undergirding themes from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's life and ministry that will bless your life and ministry! Continue Reading