RevivalNOW.Church - A Call to Revival!

A Wonderfully Honest Testimony

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:30:48 GMT

In this podcast, I'm reading Hannah Smith testimony she drafted in 1887, that was part of a book published in 1888 entitled "Forty Witnesses" by S. Olin Garrison. I've attached the entire book, now in the public domain on our website (revivalnow.church).

Hannah Smith's Model Prayer

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:07:54 GMT

I'm included a model prayer that Hannah included in her wonderful book The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life. If your desire to have a happy life in Christ, may this prayer call you to a full consecration to Jesus and an absolute trust in His faithfulness to bring you into a deeper union with Jesus.

An End to Doubting

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:46:08 GMT

Sources Used During Today's Podcast: The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life by Hannah W. Smith (Chapter 14 entitled Doubt) published in 1875 (therefore in the public domain)

We haven't finished lament just yet but the Holy Spirit trumpeted these words deep in my soul and I believe this will help many. Listen as I attempt to read Chapter 14 of this wonderful book. It's a polemic against doubting God's promises. Isn't it time, we the church stop letting the doubts of the devil rule in our hearts? (That's a rhetorical question dear one...)

Jesus has made provision to free us from every doubt of fear. That's not to say that we won't have trials and difficulties or sufferings, we certainly will have those. Enter into an agreement with Jesus that by His power, doubt will no longer grab you and by the blood of Jesus be free today...

We've uploaded the entire on our website as a PDF document.

Hodgepodge of Christian goodies...

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:07:20 GMT

I'm including an integrated audio file contained several YouTube videos: Here's the listed audios included (in order): Who is Jesus to me (a short audio of me detailing my testimony about Jesus, Psalm 27 one of my favorite laments and a call to wait upon the Lord and Psalm 71, a wonderful Psalm for those of us in our advanced years...

Introduction to Lament

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:18:20 GMT

An introduction to the powerful practice of Lament.

When God Hides His Face

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:04:09 GMT

For me, there's nothing more troubling than when God hides His face. Listen as Brother Ed as he attempts to explain God's divine purpose in this process.

Introduction to Updated Site

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:59:16 GMT

I did this podcast back in February. Our focus is still on this things with a nexus to revival, so keep in my mind as you listen.

Dealing With My Own Lukewarmness

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:50:27 GMT

It's one thing to talk about lukewarmness in general but when it hits home and we find we're guilty of this malady what do we do about it?

What Causes Lukewarmness??

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:45:14 GMT

Brother Ed takes us to Jesus message to the Laodicean church from Revelation 3. The lukewarm church is a choice, it can be different. Do you have ears to hear?

A Special Discipline From the Lord's Hands

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:39:08 GMT

This is a word to only a few of Jesus' disciplines who may have experienced what I lovingly call "hyper-discipline."

ALL Flame!!

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:30:33 GMT

This is a call to become "ALL Flame" based on a wonderful story from one of the early church fathers. On our website, I've also linked to a wonderful song by Carolyn Arends by the same name.

Job's Friends

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:16:28 GMT

Brother Ed draws some conclusions about the first three friends of Job mentioned in the book of Job. What can of friend are you to on who is under severe trials?

God's Discipline Uncovers Our Sin

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:09:41 GMT

Ulimately, God's discipline will uncover our sin and that is for our good (see Romans 8:28) as I discuss in this short podcast.

Stand on a Key (Biblical) Promise

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:59:43 GMT

In today's podcast, Brother Ed lays the necessity of standing on God's word as a foundation for His promises to us. Let's trust Jesus to finish the work He has started in our hearts and do whatever He asks so that He can fulfill His promises to us!

Rebukes and Chastenings...

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:52:13 GMT

Key Scripture During This Video: Hebrews 12:5 (And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:), rebukes of Abraham (Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 20:1-18)

I noticed that I focused mostly on rebukes in the video but we must approach chastisements in the same way by taking these things to the Lord and tests the spirits. The topic of chastisements is incredibly broad and the Lord can bring correction in any area of our life, in any way He chooses. It's important to remember that He is the potter and we are the clay. I spent a protacted period (about two years) where the Lord would simply whisper the word potter to me, when I was trying to manage my life.

He is a mighty God who doesn't show off but He's looking to bring correction so that we may be partakers of His holiness (See Hebrews 12:10-11). May Jesus open your eyes and draw your heart closer to Him. I stumbled across the wonderful video below from Carolyn Arends on Psalm 5. The Lord will give ear to our words as we cry out to Him.

I also wanted to add him that my career as an impersonator was ended by the Lord, after His rebuke.

Brother Ed's Deliverance From Work

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:43:12 GMT

Here's a picture of the building I worked at for more than 20 years. In this podcast, I detail how the Lord delivered me from Social Security. It surely wasn't pretty but it was effective!

Brother Ed's Testimony (Two Parts)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:21:07 GMT

Here's two videos of my testimony merged into one audio file. I did the recordings at different times but this will introduce you to my walk and testimony about Jesus. He has been faithful to me through it all and I praise Him for His faithfulness. Jesus doesn't give up on us!

Backsliding...

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:38:08 GMT

Here's a quick overview on backsliding. Backsliding is very often a subtle pulling away from Jesus. It can be indiscernible for a long period of time, resulting in self-induced deception. The good news is that Jesus can heal us from our backsliding (read the book of Hosea).

Most backsliding goes undetected, making it even more lethal than it already is.