In the 1730s and 1740s, the First Great Awakening swept through the American colonies, calling people out of spiritual complacency and back to wholehearted faith in God. As the new film A Great Awakening revisits the story of George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin, it offers more than a look at history—it invites us to consider what true revival looks like today.
Jesus promised that those He sets free will be free indeed. Yet many believers quietly live bound by legalism, shame, lies, unforgiveness—or even addiction. In this reflection, Patricia Holbrook explores the hidden chains that keep Christians captive and introduces her conversation with Decision Point leader Mark Hopson about true freedom in Christ.
What does it really mean to take every thought captive? In this article, I explore 2 Corinthians 10:5 and my conversation with neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren on how neuroscience confirms the biblical call to renew the mind. Discover how repeated thoughts shape the brain—and how truth can help break cycles of anxiety, fear, and destructive mental patterns.
