What Breaks God’s Heart?

The Answer May Help Us Pray More Passionately for God’s Will in Our Lives, Churches, Communities, and Nation By Dale Reeves Earlier this month, Trevor DeVage challenged our church to pray every day for a week, “God, break my heart with the things that break your heart!” That’s not a safe or easy prayer. It’s not consistent with the God-please-bless-me-and-take-care-of-my-needs-and-answer-my-prayers-the-way-I-want-you-to Christianity that many American believers have grown accustomed to. I can’t claim to know everything that breaks God’s heart, but I know one must be when I try to hide from him and go my own way—as Adam and Eve

October 14, 2007

Dale Wise

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TRIED & TRUE: Revivals: Let’s Revive Them!

Dale Wise reflects on the “old-fashioned revival” and why it can still bless a congregation. He shares what worked in his church and offers practical steps—music, preaching, children’s ministry, prayer, and publicity—to help revivals bear fruit.