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When did the Asbury University revival begin? A month ago? I would bet it began years ago. Maybe decades ago. As these things go, it may have started at the kitchen table of a grandmother who has never made a headline, published anything, or even held an office at her local church. Only the Lord knows. I wonder if said grandma simply, reverently, and expectantly prayed, with an open Bible and a cup of steaming tea, for revival to come upon that acreage in KY.

As I begin FWIW again this year, I thought I would post an adaptation of an article I wrote for a Christian publication several years ago, reflecting on the strategic ministry we have in our location. As we pray for revival, may God have great plans of renewal through us to the campuses that surround us.

This is the last installment of Four What It’s Worth for 2022, and with it comes a bookend to the number four. There are four Sundays coming in January that I want to draw your attention to. There are five total Sundays, but four works better with our shema.

God has placed the theme of waiting on my heart this Advent, I think because it is actually a theme of Advent and also because of our situation – a very 1 Peter like situation. And so, along with waiting, my attention has been drawn to this brief letter.

Next week is Thanksgiving. I hope you are able to find some respite, especially in this particularly heavy season for many of us. And my prayer is that true Christ-centered thanksgiving is a reality in your hearts and homes.