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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  • 4 lessons on Jesus' righteous anger

    4 lessons on Jesus' righteous anger

    Sometimes life can feel this way. We come to Christ and everything feels shiny and new. We breathe it in and feel joy. But then we let messes build up. We get lazy about the maintenance.

  • What has happened to the soul of America?

    What has happened to the soul of America?

    What has happened to the soul of America? Is it too late for us? Will our nation recover from this moral death spiral we seem to find ourselves in?

  • Why cleaning up little spiritual sins is important

    Why cleaning up little spiritual sins is important

    Jesus doesn’t say “clean up your life and come to Me.” He says, “Come to me and I will clean your life up!” He’s ready. Are you?

  • What can we learn from the Titan tragedy?

    What can we learn from the Titan tragedy?

    Dr. Lyons said: “People will do more thrill-seeking if they're susceptible to boredom. As you get more extravagant in life, things become less exciting. You're looking for the novelties of life as things become so available to you.”

  • Put the Bible to the test. It works even in the darkest pit.

    Put the Bible to the test. It works even in the darkest pit.

    Little platitudes or clever sayings just won’t cut it when you’re in trouble or suffering. But the Word of God speaks to any and every situation. No matter how deep the pit in which you find yourself. No matter how complicated the situation that’s on your doorstep.

  • Heaven is nothing like what you imagine

    Heaven is nothing like what you imagine

    Here is something we should all consider: For the Christian, living on this earth is as bad as it will ever get. But if you are a nonbeliever, this is as good as it’s ever going to get.

  • 2 pillars of encouragement in these negative times

    2 pillars of encouragement in these negative times

    That’s what an encourager does. He or she sees the potential in others, cheers them on, and stands by them when things get tough.

  • Courage is fear that has said its prayers

    Courage is fear that has said its prayers

    And tough as he was, as strong in spirit as he may have been, Paul was still human, and every human I know goes through times of discouragement.

  • The 'package deal' Satan offers

    The 'package deal' Satan offers

    The Bible says, “Today is the day of salvation” (1 Corinthians 6:2, NLT), and “Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near” (Isaiah 55:6, NLT). You may never have another opportunity like this one.

  • Most Americans probably haven't heard the true Gospel

    Most Americans probably haven't heard the true Gospel

    It is my personal opinion that most Americans — much less the rest of the world — haven’t really heard a true Gospel presentation.