Hi Friend, When I was a kid, I went looking for the right thing in all the wrong places. I had a crazy life as a young boy. My mother was living a dysfunctional life full of men, booze, and parties—and I was along for the ride. As a result, a parade of men passed in and out of our home, and my home life consisted of a lot of fighting, screaming, and hitting. In many ways, my life actually got more difficult when I became a teenager. I started making a lot of bad decisions that sent my life in an even worse direction. At this point, I fell into drug and alcohol abuse, but a chance encounter with a group of Christians changed everything. Friends warned me to stay away from the “Jesus Freaks” that met on our high school campus, but one day I found myself eavesdropping on the group’s discussion. What I heard forever changed the trajectory of my life. I heard the gospel for the first time in my life—and believed it. Jesus changed my life immediately. God saved me during the Jesus Movement, a global phenomenon during the 1960s and ’70s—the last “Great Awakening” we’ve seen in America. There was so much instability in America during that time. So as we look at the divisions in our country today, full of racial and political divisions, I can say in full confidence that a revival could turn it around. Our nation needs healing—the type that only the Holy Spirit can bring. This generation is hungry for truth. Like me in my youth, they’re looking for the right things—purpose, identity, joy—in all of the wrong places—sexuality, substances, and self-glorifying behaviors. What would change if we shared the gospel with them? What would happen if we were desperate enough as a culture for the next Jesus Revolution? As part of the Harvest family, you understand the important role that our ministry and resources play in evangelism. The contributions of our supporters paves the way for increased content and reach on Harvest platforms, more live gospel-centered events like SoCal Harvest, and exciting media projects to reach the lost and equip the saints. It’s only through your generosity that we can exist to know God and make Him known. Tom, will you consider making a gift today so that we can continue to reach this generation—and beyond—with the truth that they’re craving? I hope you’ll also continue to partner alongside us in praying for a new revival. My life was forever changed through the Jesus Revolution—and I pray you’ll make your first gift to Harvest Ministries now so that even more people can encounter the joy of Jesus! In Christ, Pastor Greg Laurie
P.S. It’s been said that the fame of revival spreads the flame of revival. That’s the reason I’ve written my book Jesus Revolution, which chronicles the last Great Awakening and my own personal story of redemption. It wasn’t to live in the past or take a walk down memory lane. I wrote it for the benefit of today’s generation—to let them know that God wants to bring a revival for and through them too. When you make your gift, I’ll be sure to send a copy to you along with my sincere gratitude for your support! |
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