Those who play and pray together, stay together!
So I commended enjoyment, because a man has nothing better under the sun than to eat, drink, and be merry; for this will remain with him in his labor all the days of his life which God gives him under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 8:15)
Who do you play together with frequently?
How many close authentic relationships do you have?
Today is a big day at Soul Purpose Church (SPC) – it’s “Friend Day.” For several months, Pastor Matt Gregory has planned the messages leading up to …

“Extraordinary Stories of Marketplace Turnarounds” – theme of Rick Heeren’s latest book
Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. (Isaiah 43:19)
Are you sick of religion but hungry for God?
Do you want to see your city reached for Jesus?
Yesterday, the day of The Call DC, Rick Heeren flew into Virginia to officially launch Transformation Virginia with several meetings and speaking engagements. He was already scheduled to speak in …

“To be certain of God is to be uncertain in all our ways, you never know what a day may bring. This is generally said with a sign of sadness; it should rather be an expression of breathless expectation.” – Oswald Chambers
He (Benaiah) also had gone down and killed a lion in the midst of a pit on a snowy day. (2 Samuel 23:20b)
What is God calling you to do today and this week?
How can embracing uncertainty help you take that first step?
Announcement: If you’re available and feel called to …

Because of the faith of many of our founding fathers, public prayer and national days of prayer have a long-standing and significant history in American tradition.
The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped (Psalm 28:7)
How will you celebrate the National Day of Prayer?
The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer …

Prayer changes the spiritual climate! – Ed Silvoso
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. (Matthew 2:10)
Do you have a heart to see your city and your state transformed by Jesus?
What is a lead domino to make that happen?
In the process of preparing our family Christmas card and letter each year, I review all my digital photos from the past year and reflect back on what God has done. Based upon my reviews, Rick Heeren has had the greatest influence on me over the past 3 years. …

The Body of Christ does not yet fully grasp that the promise of God for substantial healing and transformation of the nations will come through it.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19a)
What is your dream?
What people, ideas, and resources do you need to help you achieve that?
In my devotional on November 7 titled “Discerning the Voice of the Lord,” I mentioned that I would be sharing part of a fantastic story that is unfolding. Little did I know that God would quickly add several more chapters to …

Listening is the key to effective communication. – Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie
A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel (Proverbs 1:5)
What can you do to help us promote this year’s community Thanksgiving service in Culpeper?
In my devotional on October 24, I mentioned that Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie will be the keynote speaker at the community Thanksgiving service in Culpeper on Tuesday November 20. His message will be titled “Aptitude, Altitude, and Attitude of Gratitude.”
This Thanksgiving service starts at 7 PM at Culpeper Baptist …

It started with one!!! – Fulton Street Revival video
And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. (Acts 4:31)
What was the Fulton Street Revival?
Will you BE THE ONE to lead the way to gather people in the marketplace to pray together?
The last Great Awakening or the Layman’s Revival began on September 23, 1857 with one man praying.
In 1857 there were 30,000 men idle in the streets of …

“It only takes 3-5% of a population to form a tipping point that creates a culture.” – Lance Wallnau
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you… So he set him over all the land of Egypt.  (Genesis 41:39, 43b)
Can we become a force that can literally transform culture?
In my devotional on September 13, I shared stories about Lance Wallnau and the seven mountains. In response to that, I received three high-impact email replies from Jeff …

“The faster I go, the behinder I get” – quote on coffee mug at Street Festival
The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is its light. (Revelations 21:23)
In what ways are you seeing the glory of God manifested in your days?
In your community?
In what ways can you reveal the glory of God to others?
On Saturday September 1st, I went to Madison, Virginia for the fifteenth annual “TASTE OF THE MOUNTAINS” Street Festival, sponsored …