Revive Our Hearts

If you’re serving today in order to receive credit or praise, maybe you’re not really serving.

It’s always good to serve others, right? Not if you’re serving for the wrong reasons. Discover the pitfalls you need to watch for when it comes to serving.

A good waiter or waitress doesn’t focus on his or her own needs, but on others. The same is true for anyone who wants to effectively serve.

Think of how many times you hear the word "service" in a day.

Moms need prayer! Have you ever thought about the fact that God the Son—Jesus Himself—is praying for you?

Kristen Wetherell helps us get our eyes off of a performance mindset and onto Jesus, the only perfect One.

If you’re a follower of Jesus, the Bible uses many word pictures and analogies to describe you. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explores two.

Jani Ortlund explains how to have a long-range view toward investing in coming generations.

Do you have a long-term vision for those your life will influence? Jani Ortlund has a long-term vision. She tells us why she’s thinking 200 years down the road.

It seems like everyone is interested in power, from kids playing superheroes to business people trying to climb a corporate ladder.

Wisdom comes with age, right? Nancy says that's sometimes true, but you don’t have to get older to gain wisdom—you can actively pursue it.

When a full cup gets jostled, whatever’s in the cup spills out. In the same way when you’re jostled, what comes out tells you what is filling you up.

Amanda Kassian shares four important lessons we can learn from the Good Samaritan that shape gospel-centered hospitality.

What’s keeping you from reaching out to others with the love of God? There are some true hindrances to real hospitality. Amanda Kassian shares them.

The folks in Kesha Griffin’s church are practicing a kind of corporate hospitality for a needy family in their community.

When you practice hospitality, for whom do you do it? Is it for yourself? For your friends? Or for the Lord? Nancy would answer by saying, “Yes!” to all.

Having an attitude of hospitality works itself out in a number of practical, thoughtful ways.

If you feel like you can’t afford to be hospitable, it may be that your conception of what hospitality is needs some adjustment.

Having an attitude of hospitality is far more important than a Pinterest-worthy home. Find out how God can use your hospitality to encourage others.

Who can you extend hospitality to? This includes both people you know, and people you don’t know well.

Does the thought of serving others through your hospitality excite you? Nancy says it should. She talks about being a cheerful giver.

The most amazing display of hospitality in the Bible happened within 24 hours of Jesus’ death on the cross. See His incredible hospitality in the upper room.

Jesus was always giving to others. He healed, He taught, and . . . He also cooked. Wouldn’t it be incredible to eat a meal that had been prepared by Jesus?

But we can still learn some important lessons from Abraham and Sarah's cheerful hospitality.

Hospitality can be a long-term arrangement. Christie Erwin tells how her family has shown hospitality for the long haul through adoption and foster care.

Stacy knows individuals who fled for their lives. Find out how she’s showing the love of God to Afghans through hospitality.

Nancy shows us that hospitality has more to do with simply showing God’s love than an immaculate house and a delicious banquet.

Can you think of how your kindness to someone else might offer them a picture of the gospel? Nancy shows us how hospitality can point people to Jesus.

If you took a quiz right now, where would you rate yourself on the hospitality scale? Nancy helps us see why hospitality isn’t optional.

No matter what you’re facing, there’s no greater source of hope than the coming return of Christ. Nancy will explore His promise to come back, today.

Once Jesus ascended to heaven, what did He begin doing? What is He doing now? Nancy will show you that Christ is busy interceding for you.

Forty days after being raised from the dead, Jesus ascended to heaven. Most churches don’t make a big deal of this event. Did it really matter?

When you've been traveling for a long time, aren't you eager to get home? After the resurrection Jesus was probably eager to return to heaven, but He stayed.

We know Jesus died so we can be forgiven from sin. But why was He raised from the dead? What significance does the life of Jesus have for you?

On Good Friday, Nancy invites you to saturate your mind with God’s Word. Mark the events of this day by listening to many scriptural passages.

When Jesus died on the cross, many graves opened and saints came back to life. What do you make of this miracle? Why did it happen?

Death has caused great fear for generations. But there is one sure way to escape the fear of death. Discover it today.

What was the single greatest word ever uttered in the history of mankind? Nancy says that word was proclaimed by Jesus on the cross.

"I thirst." It sounds like a simple request. But when Jesus uttered these words on the cross, it was a profound statement.

Thousands of people were crucified each year in Rome during the time of Jesus, so the physical suffering He went through wasn’t unheard of.

As Jesus suffered on the cross, He took time for a very practical matter. He made provision for a widow who was about to lose her firstborn son.

Do you ever struggle with doubts over where you’ll be when you die? Nancy offers encouragement to anyone who needs that assurance.

Historians tell us that Roman crucifixion was so painful that those being executed would often curse and scream. In light of this Jesus' words have more impact.

Do you ever feel lost in the attempt to be good? That you’re supposed to work harder but are getting tired out? Nancy will share the solution today.

How do you react when someone accuses you of something? Most people defend themselves. But when He was accused, the response of Jesus was silence.

What was the greatest miscarriage of justice in the history of the world? You’ve probably read about the incident.

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus agonized in prayer. Why did He approach His upcoming trial with such anguish?

If you study the life of Jesus, you may be surprised at how often He prayed. Find out all you can learn about prayer from the life of Jesus.

The book of Matthew includes an intriguing line. "Jesus and His disciples sung a hymn before He headed out to be betrayed." How could Jesus sing then?

The ancient world didn't think well of humility. In fact, in Greek and Latin, there wasn't even a word that adequately captured the Christian ideal of humility.

The greatest teacher of all time had no seminary training or advanced degrees. In fact, He was trained as a carpenter. Yet His teaching never grows obsolete.

Have you ever heard Jesus referred to as a prophet? When you get into the mindset of the people in Jesus' day, you'll understand why His role was so important.

The gospels tell of an incident on a mountain. The clothing of Jesus began to shine and His glory was revealed. Why was that moment so significant?

Do you believe Jesus sinned? Research shows that a surprisingly large amount of people don’t believe in the sinlessness of Christ.

How could Jesus be both human and divine? How did the divinity and the humanity mix? It’s a question that’s been discussed for centuries.

When you see depictions of Jesus in paintings and films, do you ever notice that He comes across wimpy? Consider the Bible's description of Jesus.

"The little Lord Jesus no crying He makes." This idea shows up in a popular Christmas carol, but it’s probably not true. Nancy paints a different picture.

Was Jesus truly God? Does it really matter? Nancy says that if Jesus were not God, all of Christianity would fall apart.

You’re alone in a barren wilderness surrounded by wild animals. You haven’t eaten in forty days. Do you think you’d be vulnerable to temptation?

Jesus was perfect and didn't need to show any repentance. So why did He need to be baptized? Nancy will explore the baptism of Jesus and show its importance.

For years, Jesus spent His time as a tradesman. He was a blue-collar worker. His life shows that hard work can be sanctified when done to God's glory.

How do you impart wisdom to a teenager? Nancy will show you how by looking at the life of Jesus. Explore what we know about the adolescence of Christ.

How much do we know about Jesus’ childhood? Not much was recorded in Scripture. But if you reflect carefully on what we do know, you’ll gain perspective.

What is the most amazing miracle ever performed in this universe? Is it the resurrection? The creation itself? Nancy shares the most amazing miracle, today.

When biographers begin to tell a person’s story, they usually begin with birth. But the story of Jesus begins far before the events in Bethlehem.

What is true beauty? Poets have tackled this question for centuries. Scientists have even gotten into the discussion recently. But there is only one source.

There is no one else like Jesus. That may seem like a simple statement, but in today’s world, it sounds radical. Find out why Jesus claimed to be unique.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. That’s according to the Bible. Author and speaker Nancy Pearcey helps us see the value of our bodies and how scie

Many today are confused about life and sexuality. Nancy Pearcey traces much of the confusion back to an underlying worldview—a faulty worldview.

God loves us and keeps His promises toward us even when we don’t deserve it.

William Cowper was prone to bouts of severe depression and even tried to take his life. Yet the Lord used him to write a hymn we still sing today.

Live today in light of that certain hope we have that the day is coming when we will be freed from sinning.

Louisa watched as her husband tried to save a drowning child. As the child resisted his help, Louisa watched him drown as well. She then wrote a hymn.

Everything you own comes from God. Learn what a life fully devoted to the Lord looks like day by day.

When everything is going well, anybody can seem to have peace, but that’s no test. The test is when the storms and trials of life kick up the flames.

When’s the last time you slowed down and just were still before the Lord? Nancy shows you why you need those seasons of being still to calm your heart.

When Rosalie Elliott heard the gospel and responded, she was excited to share her faith with her husband, but he wasn’t interested.

The choices you make today will matter one thousand years from now.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could read a book, hear a speaker, or go on a retreat and instantly become godly?

What do you look forward to in 2024? Are you looking forward to trials? No one hopes for trials and difficulties, but everyone should expect them.

Virtue. Does that word sound boring? Biblical writers used it to describe something strong and dynamic.

Everyone who begins a new diet or exercise routine understands the need for discipline.

Almost everyone tries to develop new habits and make improvements at the beginning of a new year. But by the time March rolls around, most are forgotten.

If you knew your days were numbered, what would you say to those you love before it was too late? One of the apostles was in that situation.

As an adult Martha Schaale still felt the sting of abuse that she had suffered as a child. It caused her to keep her distance from an important relationship.

Martha Schaale was trying to keep her sin private, but she made friends with a godly woman who stirred up some deep emotions.

Let’s face it. Your life, my life—never goes the way we think it should. Elizabeth Mitchell helps us keep our focus where it needs to be: on Jesus.

Do you remember what Job did after he lost his children, his wealth, and his health? He worshiped. Elizabeth Mitchell helps us know how to grieve well.

When Elizabeth Mitchell’s son James was born, he had some serious heart problems. It launched Elizabeth on what she refers to as “a journey for the heart.”

Think about how you’d like to grow in your walk with the Lord this year. What kind of fruit do you want to bear?

If you’re ever tempted to believe God could never use you, Dannah Gresh helps you combat that lie with the truth of God's Word.

In a rapidly changing world, when you hear news of crisis after crisis, is anything stable?

When you eat, you grow less hungry, right? The opposite thing happens when you read the Bible. The more you partake of God’s Word, the more you want.

Nancy shares that when you read the Bible, you become responsible to do what it says.

There are many helpful Bible study tools on the market, but Nancy shares that one of the best tools is already right in your drawer.

We all need well-balanced diets. As we begin a new year, many people have made the resolution to eat healthier. But we also need well-balanced spiritual diet.

In an era of social media and technology, you probably take in volumes of information very quickly. But there are times to stop and savor what you read.

Do you understand what you read in the Bible? There is One Person who can help you get more out of your reading than anyone else.

What do you do with junk mail? You probably throw most of it away unopened. But when you get a letter from someone you love, you can't wait open it.