Adapted from a devotional given to the Revival Prayer Group at Garden Spot Village, May 14, 2026. All my life, I’ve longed to witness revival. A true season of renewal and restoration… a sovereign work of God marked by a fresh outpouring of His Spirit. I’ve been more than blessed in ministry over these past 35 years, but I can’t honestly say I’ve seen what could truly be called a revival. Nothing like the Great Awakening of the 1700s or…
“After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God.” — Mark 16:19 Thursday is Ascension Day… so if you live here in Lancaster County, get ready for a quieter than normal Thursday and a procession of horse and buggies crowding the roads. Much of the plain community — Amish and Mennonite alike — pauses to observe the day. Family-owned businesses close their doors with handwritten signs…
Monday was my day off, and I spent a good part of it power washing our house. I got about half of it done. And honestly, I couldn’t believe how dirty it had become by just… sitting there. When we bought the house in 2019, it was in showcase condition. The appliances had been recently replaced, the paint was touched up nicely, and the lawn and flowerbeds looked like they’d been professionally maintained. The house had likely had been power…