Prayer
Control the Streets, Control the Culture
Blythe Harper was a mentor in 1972-73 when I was studying and doing missions work in New Zealand. He ran the Christian bookstore in downtown Auckland and served as a leading organizer of a national “Jesus March” movement.
During that time, believers in Kiwiland took to the streets to lift up the Name of Jesus, bind the principalities and powers, place Bibles in every home, and bring “shalom” to their country.
It worked. New Zealand was a blessed nation during that era and made a huge contribution to global missions. Why? They understand that if you control the streets you control the culture.
We must re-learn that lesson in the 2020’s.
The Revival Generation
I’ve worked alongside young people all my life. Like many others, I’ve also prayed for a revival among youth in the 21st century that dwarfs all others in times past (Student Volunteer Movement, the Jesus Revolution etc.).
Those prayers are being answered.
Big thanks to the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN). If you want positive news, CBN is the ticket.
Let me introduce you to a new documentary called “The Revival Generation.”
Pope Francis’ Legacy and my Prayers for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis died at the age of 88 in the early morning of April 21, 2025 (Easter Monday) after suffering a stroke. He was the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, serving for twelve years (2013 – 2025).
He made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, waving to the crowds at Vatican City from the “pope mobile.” His last known outside visitor was U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, who converted to Catholicism in his early 30’s.
Here are my thoughts on Pope Francis’ legacy and how I’m praying for the Roman Catholic Church.