Category: Devotionals

The Mediator of Salvation – Denise Pass

Inspirational Thought of the Day: Jesus intercedes for us as one who walked in the flesh among us – our compassionate mediator. Scriptures of the Day: Hebrews 9:15, 24 15 And so he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the eternal inheritance he has promised, since he died to set them free from the violations committed under the first covenant.  24  For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with hands – the representation of… Continue reading The Mediator of Salvation – Denise Pass

How to press toward the mark God has set for you? – Raising GENERATION Zion

A youth shared he covers 100m in less than 12s. That is fast! How did he get there? Gruelling practice, diet restrictions, advanced exercise routines, and diligently maintaining a regimen. He was always excited to talk about the trials and temptations he had to overcome to get this far. He believed he could better the speed… Continue reading How to press toward the mark God has set for you? – Raising GENERATION Zion

On the Eve of Twenty Years

All this week on the blog we’ve been celebrating twenty years of ministry here at Revive Our Hearts. Today, on the eve of the twenty-year mark, I’d like to take you back: Before the True Woman Movement, before Aviva Nuestros Corazones, before a global staff numbering hundreds, and before the Lord used this ministry to lead millions… Continue reading On the Eve of Twenty Years

Hitting the Pause Button – Enjoying the Journey

There are moments when we all need to hit the pause button. Life races on and, if we are not intentional and careful, we lose the joy and purpose of it all. Yes, sometimes you just need to pause. So much noise. Too many appointments. We overcommit ourselves to others and undervalue the health of… Continue reading Hitting the Pause Button – Enjoying the Journey

How to Disciple Long-Distance Grandchildren

Editor’s Note:This month on Mondays, we’ve been posting content from our brand-new 31-day challenge, Grounded in Wisdom: Sage Advice from Older Women. If you enjoy it, why not sign up for the challenge yourself or share it with a friend. Let’s get grounded in wisdom together! —Laura Elliott “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest… Continue reading How to Disciple Long-Distance Grandchildren

Blessings in the Ashes of Our Mars Hill Experience — Nicole O’Meara

The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill, a podcast by CT Magazine, took the evangelical world by storm last year. My readers already know I think it’s excellent. Now that the podcast is finished, I’ll go so far as to say I think this should be mandatory listening for all seminary students, both as a… Continue reading Blessings in the Ashes of Our Mars Hill Experience — Nicole O’Meara

I Just Need Possible — Nicole O’Meara

After she spent an hour throwing shakas with kids, she stood before a large audience to share her story of faith and perseverance. “I don’t need easy, I just need possible,” she said. For Bethany Hamilton, world-class surfer and shark-attack survivor, those hope-filled words are empowering. They helped her learn to do everyday activities with just one… Continue reading I Just Need Possible — Nicole O’Meara

5 Purposes for Your Suffering — Nicole O’Meara

Have you ever uttered these words (kindly or not): Years ago, I made a personal decision to stop asking, “Why me?”   Like it or not, the answer was and will always be, “Why not you?”  In a world broken by sin, nothing makes any of us immune to suffering.  The Bible makes it crystal clear in John… Continue reading 5 Purposes for Your Suffering — Nicole O’Meara

Devotional: Why, O Lord? — Nicole O’Meara

Friday playgroups were the highlight of my week. Megan was sure to have us belly laughing over her latest Boy Mom story: Boys watching cartoons naked on the couch, or peeing on each other, or dipping living room decorations in ketchup.⁠⁠Last week, after years of battling mental and physical illness, my funny friend died and… Continue reading Devotional: Why, O Lord? — Nicole O’Meara