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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  • The Day I Found Meaning in Life

    The Day I Found Meaning in Life

    We're all searching in life. We're all searching for something. At a very young age I started asking, "What is the meaning of life?"

  • The Kind of Faith God Requires

    The Kind of Faith God Requires

    Research has found that contrary to the secularism of modern culture, Americans still believe in God. A 2016 Gallup poll revealed that 9 out of 10 Americans say they believe in God. But as writer Will Herberg observed, "America seems to be at once the most religious and the most secular of nations."

  • It's Time for Another Jesus Revolution

    It's Time for Another Jesus Revolution

    The last great spiritual awakening in America was the Jesus movement, which took place about 40 years ago. I was there, and I think we can not only learn from history, but we can be inspired by history.

  • When the 'Volcanoes' of Life Erupt

    When the 'Volcanoes' of Life Erupt

    The truth is, everyone you know, including you and your family, live next to a live volcano. I'm talking about those moments in our lives when – without warning – the earth shifts under our feet and life changes forever.

  • Longing for a Father: A Story About David Cassidy

    Longing for a Father: A Story About David Cassidy

    I recently watched a documentary on the life of David Cassidy titled David Cassidy: The Last Session, and let me tell you, it was just absolutely heartbreaking. To me, the story could be summed up this way: David had a deep longing for a father.

  • Thoughts on the Tragic Death of Fashion Icon Kate Spade

    Thoughts on the Tragic Death of Fashion Icon Kate Spade

    Kate's death follows other well-known designers who have tragically taken their own lives in the same way. L'Wren Scott in March 2014, and British designer Alexander McQueen four years earlier. In just the last year, musician Chester Bennington from Linkin Park and Soundgarden's lead singer also committed suicide by hanging. Comedian Robin Williams did the same.

  • Why I'm Coming to Texas for Harvest America on June 10

    Why I'm Coming to Texas for Harvest America on June 10

    Texas is changing rapidly, with many new people streaming in from around the nation and the world. You might say the world is literally coming to Texas. Also, two of the most recent mass shootings also happened in Texas, of all places. Yes, even Texas needs Jesus.

  • Why Prayer Matters

    Why Prayer Matters

    If you want to grow spiritually, there are certain things you don't want in your life – and there are other things you do. There are certain principles that constantly must be in play in your life, and one of them is prayer.

  • We Must Be Patient When Sharing Our Faith

    We Must Be Patient When Sharing Our Faith

    When God tells me I need to be patient when it comes to sharing my faith, it's not that easy for me. I like results. However, just as a fisherman often must sit quietly in his boat for hours at a time patiently awaiting the first bite, so we who "fish for people" must be patient.

  • How to Deal With the Death of People You Love

    How to Deal With the Death of People You Love

    The sudden loss of a loved one is beyond devastating. When a loved one leaves this world for the next, we are torn apart inside, so we cry and we mourn.