​What is holding you back from following and serving God? I have found that fear is a major, often primary, factor preventing Christians from fully following Christ, manifesting as fear of sacrifice, failure, rejection, or the unknown. While not the only cause, it serves as a significant obstacle to obedience and, in the context of evangelism, it is cited as a top reason for inaction. 

​Have you ever thought about the fact that you have enemies? These are dangerous, vicious enemies who will use any method to defeat you in your Christian life. Within minutes after you made your decision you found these enemies already at work: either you are tempted to commit some sin, or you had a moment of discouragement. To be sure, everything is exciting and thrilling just after you have made your decision for Christ! But it is also natural to have doubts, problems, questions, temptations, discouragements, and even difficulties.

​True revival happens when we gain a right view of God, a right view of self, and a heart for the world. Knowing who God is calls us into action for His name. Studying God's character is not an abstract discipline for a select group of gifted Christians but the responsibility of every believer. When we see who God is, we must respond. We must go, full and filled from the forgiveness we have received in Jesus Christ.