Archive for October 2008

Let Your Heart Revive

Oct 30th, 2008 | By Bryan Purtle | Category: The Kingdom of God

I am sitting at my desk with one of the original copies of “The Great Revival in Wales”, a book that was published in 1905 and handed out in that same year throughout Western American congregations. It was distributed by a relatively unknown man named Frank Bartleman (author of “Azusa Street”); a revivalist whose fasting, [...]



Atheism Notes

Oct 26th, 2008 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Philosophy & Science

Editor’s Note: In an effort to educate followers of Jesus regarding what is going on in the wider culture, we share news that we think the people of God should be aware of, from a Kingdom perspective. Unless otherwise stated, we make no endorsements of the links, media, organizations, or people we report on.
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Time Magazine: The Jesus Revolution

Oct 25th, 2008 | By Marcus French | Category: Revolution & Justice

The following is an excerpt from Voice of Revolution’s purpose and vision as written on our about page:
Voice of Revolution is the online magazine of the ministry of Dr. Michael Brown, devoted to helping equip, strengthen, and mobilize a Jesus-people in the earth today: a people devoted to the teachings and character of the Son [...]



The Blessedness of the Mourning Ones

Oct 24th, 2008 | By Bryan Purtle | Category: The Kingdom of God

“Blessed are those who mourn…” -Matt. 5.4a
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most staggering portions of Scripture.
Oswald Chambers noted that it was calculated to throw our humanity and self-sufficient religiosity into despair, for there is no soul- however impressive their spirituality may seem- who can meet its requirements without an infusion of [...]



One Shot: Reflections on the Life of A.W. Tozer

Oct 17th, 2008 | By Bryan Purtle | Category: Life & Family

I am just finishing up a new biography on one of the most beloved prophet-hearted teachers in American history. It’s entitled A Passion for God: The Spiritual Journey of A.W. Tozer, written by Lyle Dorsett. I have long loved Tozer’s writings and messages. For over a decade I’ve relished in his insights and fed off [...]



Queens University Event

Oct 14th, 2008 | By Marcus French | Category: News, Sexuality & Gender

On the night of October 13th, 2008, an event was held at Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina entitled “The Intersection of Sexuality and Faith.”  The documentary For the Bible Tells Me So was shown, followed by audience interaction with seven panelists representing various Christian viewpoints on how faith and homosexuality relate to one another. [...]