When I began this Revolution: Settling for Nothing Less Than a Joel 2 Generation blog series, I wanted to challenge those involved in children's ministry to leave their current way of ministering to children and dare to take what perhaps might be previously uncharted steps so that they can see the "your" in Joel's prophesy come to pass in their ministry and children. "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy ..."  Joel 2:28 For many, the insights shared have called for bold, uncomfortable changes. I...

Let me remind you of God's promise concerning the boys and girls in your ministry ... "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy ..." Joel 2:28 On the day of Pentecost, Peter, full of the Holy Spirit, announced ... "But [instead] this is [the beginning of] what was spoken through the prophet Joel ..." Acts 2:16 (Amplified Bible) Did you catch that? The day of Pentecost was the beginning of the fulfillment of God's plan. When the 120 individuals walked out of the upper room, that didn't end the pouring...

REVOLUTION - (noun) - a radical and pervasive complete change in something. Of course, you already knew the definition. After all, you're a Holy Spirit revolutionary, one to be counted with those across our land that will settle for nothing less than a Joel 2 Generation, one willing to make whatever changes that are needed to see this manifest in your boys and girls. With that in mind, let's look at the next insight necessary to usher in this move of God's Spirit. I will say this upfront ... a revolution is not for the faint of heart. Leaving behind the comfort and security of "it's always...