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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Sep 15, 2018
What Kids Need Most From Their Parents
Over the years as a pastor, I've talked with people on their deathbeds and have often heard the same thing from parents: If they had it to do all over again, they would spend more time with their children and their spouse.
Sep 14, 2018
When It Seems as Though the Bottom Dropped Out
Have you ever been extremely lonely, maybe even when you were surrounded by people? Have you ever felt cut off? Have you ever felt as though your friends abandoned you or that you were completely misunderstood?
Sep 13, 2018
For Some, the Bible Is Offensive
Why are people so frightened of the Bible?
Sep 12, 2018
Don't Be a Halfhearted Christian
I think we have a lot of halfhearted people filling the pews of churches today. They want to give the bare minimum to the One who gave everything for them. If you try to live as a Christian but live as you please, you will find conflict.
Aug 1, 2018
Don't Read This If You Are Sinless
What does it mean to confess our sin? It's a word that means to agree.
Jul 30, 2018
Carpe Diem: The Value of Today
Life is filled with opportunities, but the big question is what we do with them. Do we let them slip by, saying, "Maybe next time. There is always another day"? Or, do we seize them? We may not have as much time as we think.
Jul 29, 2018
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?"
Jul 28, 2018
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."
Jul 26, 2018
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.
Jul 24, 2018
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.