Popular Spotlight COMMENTARY Steve Davis: What is a true revival? The Rev. Steve Davis Mar 25, 2026 Mar 25, 2026 Updated Jun 29, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Rev. Steve Davis Many Christians are praying for revival. We want to see a fresh work of God in our churches that will spread over into our community.kAmqFE H92E :D 2 C6G:G2=n %@ 2?DH6C E92E BF6DE:@?[ x 8@ 324< E@ E96 62C=J 52JD @7 E9:D ?2E:@?[ 367@C6 :E H2D 7@F?565[ E@ E96 7:CDE 8C62E 2H2<6?:?8] y@?2E92? t5H2C5D[ H9@ H2D :?DECF>6?E2= :? E96 >@G6 @7 v@5 2E E92E E:>6[ HC@E6 2 3@@< E:E=65 Q#6=:8:@FD p7764E:@?DQ :? 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Steve Davis: The second mark of revival: a love for holiness The Rev. Steve Davis writes that holiness through Jesus Christ is the mark of true revival.
Steve Davis: Oh, how I love your word The Rev. Steve Davis says when God works in our lives we develop a love for his words.
Steve Davis: Making God visible The Rev. Steve Davis says the more we become like Jesus, the more people will see God.
Steve Davis: Consumer or commitment The Rev. Steve Davis says you should be in a church that is committed to the ways of Jesus.
Steve Davis: There is no friend like Jesus The Rev. Steve Davis recalls friends in high school after his mother's class reunion. He reminds us what a friend we have in Jesus.
Steve Davis: The R.A. pledge is more than words The Rev. Steve Davis recalls the Royal Ambassdors Pledge and what it means.
Steve Davis: There is still a sense of security in God The Rev. Steve Davis tells his children about the ’70s, and a time when the bad things in the world were not as obvious.
Steve Davis: The final bell - the best day of the year The Rev. Steve Davis recalls the best and worst days as a child and looks forward to the day Jesus returns.
Steve Davis: Thank God for fathers The Rev. Steve Davis recalls his father and the qualities of fathers who make a difference.
Steve Davis: God’s providential care Steve Davis talks about dreaming of becoming a medical missionary and how it became something else.
