Greg Laurie

Greg Laurie

Op-ed contributor

Greg Laurie is the pastor and founder of the Harvest churches in California and Hawaii and of Harvest Crusades. He is an evangelist, best-selling author and movie producer. His newest book Lennon, Dylan, Alice & Jesus

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  • Not Ability, but Availability

    What kind of person does God seek to use? What qualifications is He looking for in someone? Is it a towering intellect? Is it natural leadership ability? Could God ever use someone who is a bit shy by nature? Does this person have to be very talented or handsome or beautiful?

  • For His Glory

    Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. — Ephesians 4:1

  • Just Be What You Are

    "Watch out! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven." — Matthew 6:1

  • Jumping to Conclusions

    Judge not, lest you be judged — Matthew 7:1

  • Resisting and Insulting the Spirit

    Just think how much worse the punishment will be for those who have trampled on the Son of God, and have treated the blood of the covenant, which made us holy, as if it were common and unholy, and have insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit who brings God's mercy to us. — Hebrews 10:29

  • Genuine Imitations

    For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. — 2 Corinthians 11:13-14

  • Let's take a Walk. . . WITH GOD!

    The word "walking" speaks of regularity, of moving at a certain pace. The Bible tells us in Genesis 5 about Enoch, who walked with God. But what does it mean to "walk with God?

  • God Gives Refills

    Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit. — Ephesians 5:18

  • God's Plan for Us

    When people spend a lot of time together, they start becoming like each other. If you are around a certain person a lot and he or she has a certain kind of laugh, you might find that, all of a sudden, you have that laugh too. You just sort of picked it up.

  • What's Your Excuse?

    A lot of times we will come up with excuses as to why God cannot use us. Maybe it is a fear of public speaking. Getting up in front of a crowd and addressing an audience is a big fear for a lot of people. I understand that. I had that fear for years. In all honesty, I don't think I would be a public speaker if I were not a Christian and called to ministry.