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Blog- Byron Paulus
- Wed, Dec 31, 2008
- Comment: 1
The definition . . . it caught my attention and rang in my heart more profoundly than all of Salvation Army's worldwide inventory of red buckets, clanging coins, and ringing bells ever could. It gripped me. It deeply moved me. It was as if I could not escape. I felt compelled to make a decision. And I knew that no matter how many times previously I had been confronted with the same decision . . . this time it was different. It was beyond the rational and beyond the emotional. Piercing much deeper, to the very core of my being, I sensed the overwhelming conviction ...
Blog- Byron Paulus
- Tue, Dec 23, 2008
- Comments: 0
The economic downturn could be an unprecedented opportunity for widespread revival, as people get serious about seeking God! That's why I'm excited about the mission of Life Action Ministries this season. We are seeing more interest in revival than at any other time in our 37-year history. Churches that prior to the economic crisis were struggling to get people interested in one extra service on a weekend are now eager to set aside protracted times for renewal and revival. By Gods grace we want to respond by being fully prepared both spiritually and financially for ministry in 2009 ...
Blog- Red Team Summit
- Mon, Dec 15, 2008
- Comments: 2
One of our summit revivalists reports on a recent service:
There was an unusual sense of God's sweetness in our midst Sunday morning. At the end of our praise time, I asked the church to express praises to God out loud.
This was different than any other time I remember. For eight straight minutes there was continuous praise to Him.
It was very moving, and we decided that God would be glorified more if we adjusted our service to continue in a testimony time instead of the message. For the next 40 minutes, we began to get more of ...
Blog- Byron Paulus
- Tue, Dec 9, 2008
- Comments: 2
Front and Center
It hit me the other day, while shopping, how difficult it was to ignore the bucket. Virtually impossible. They are stationed at the most conspicuous place possible, painted bright red and accompanied by the universal sound of importance . . . a ringing bell. Is it possible for anyone to enter a local business at Christmas time and miss Salvation Army's invitation to participate in their mission? Has anything changed over the decades? Have any accessories been added to the bucket or its surroundings? It is refreshingly the same. The kettle is still red.Perhaps General William Booth and ...
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