10 free images from Maui - Oceanscapes - Set 2

These are images we’ve taken on our 20th Anniversary trip to Maui in April 2015. We took them to use in our own design projects like backdrops, marketing, viral images and viral videos. My wife and I want to these available for your projects as well, so we put the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Read more...

10 free images from Maui - Oceanscapes - Set 1

These are images we’ve taken on our 20th Anniversary trip to Maui in April 2015. We took them to use in our own design projects like backdrops, marketing, viral images and viral videos. My wife and I want to these available for your projects as well, so we put the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Read more...

10 free images from Maui - Oceanscapes - Set 3

These are images we’ve taken on our 20th Anniversary trip to Maui in April 2015. We took them to use in our own design projects like backdrops, marketing, viral images and viral videos. My wife and I want to these available for your projects as well, so we put the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Read more...

10 free images from Maui - Predawn- Set 1

These are images we’ve taken on our 20th Anniversary trip to Maui in April 2015. We took them to use in our own design projects like backdrops, marketing, viral images and viral videos. My wife and I want to these available for your projects as well, so we put the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Read more...

10 free images from Maui - Predawn- Set 2

These are images we’ve taken on our 20th Anniversary trip to Maui in April 2015. We took them to use in our own design projects like backdrops, marketing, viral images and viral videos. My wife and I want to these available for your projects as well, so we put the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Read more...

10 free images from Maui - Skyscapes

These are images we’ve taken on our 20th Anniversary trip to Maui in April 2015. We took them to use in our own design projects like backdrops, marketing, viral images and viral videos. My wife and I want to these available for your projects as well, so we put the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Read more...

10 free images from Maui - Sunrise - Set 1

These are images we’ve taken on our 20th Anniversary trip to Maui in April 2015. We took them to use in our own design projects like backdrops, marketing, viral images and viral videos. My wife and I want to these available for your projects as well, so we put the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Read more...

10 free images from Maui - Sunrise - Set 2

These are images we’ve taken on our 20th Anniversary trip to Maui in April 2015. We took them to use in our own design projects like backdrops, marketing, viral images and viral videos. My wife and I want to these available for your projects as well, so we put the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Read more...

10 free images from Maui - Sunset - Set 1

These are images we’ve taken on our 20th Anniversary trip to Maui in April 2015. We took them to use in our own design projects like backdrops, marketing, viral images and viral videos. My wife and I want to these available for your projects as well, so we put the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Read more...

10 free images from Maui - Sunset - Set 2

These are images we’ve taken on our 20th Anniversary trip to Maui in April 2015. We took them to use in our own design projects like backdrops, marketing, viral images and viral videos. My wife and I want to these available for your projects as well, so we put the Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Read more...

SOMETHING THAT LASTS FOREVER

As I sat this morning to ponder over what I had read from my bible, it said “ Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised,” (Hebrews 6:15) , my faith begun to rise. I remembered the promises the Lord has made to me and I knew I will receive them all!   But as I Read more...

Numbering Our Days

Today in my quiet time before the Lord I felt really impacted by PSALM 90:10-12 Ps 90:10 As for the days of our life, they contain seventy years, Or if due to strength, eighty years, Yet their pride is {but} labor and sorrow; For soon it is gone and we fly away. Ps 90:11 Who understands the Read more...

5 Top Stewardship Mistakes Churches Make

  Mark Brooks reports on Pastors.com about 5 things he learned about the top stewardship mistake churches make from a mentoring luncheon with Cross Church. Read the whole article here:  The Top Stewardship Mistakes Churches Make In a nutshell, he cites the following stewardship mistakes Read more...

6 Ways to Increase Gratitude - YouTube

  I've been forgetting that I have Coaching Tips on RevTrev.com. I do up a lot of videos that can help you like this one. You can watch this on RevTrevTV here: http://revtrev.com/tv/video_listing/6-ways-to-increase-gratitude/ Or Subscribe to RevTrevTV on YouTube to keep up to date. Ask Read more...

Latest Guest Blog posts that you should really check out.

  Here are the latest guest blog post on RevTrev.com. Check them out and let the writers know what you think in the comments. Recent Guest Blog Posts How Receiving from God Helps Defeat Our Narcissism Numbering Our Days SOMETHING THAT LASTS FOREVER THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER Learning Read more...

The discipline of prayer

Discipline of Prayer Why discipline? The Christian life takes discipline. Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit Read more...

What if Starbucks Marketed Like a Church? A Parable. - YouTube

I like Starbucks and I love Jesus. I don't think the church needs to be like Starbucks, but we may have some marketing we can learn from them. BeyondRelevance.com  asks the question "What if Starbucks Marketed Like a Church?" Does this parable strike too close to home? Watch What if Read more...

How to get more social shares for your content

When I learned this secret my social shares took off rapidly... Make your message tweetable I've starting using it in my messages. If people can leave with something they can tweet, I know they have something they can remember. Do you want to know an easy way to come up with shareable Read more...

Rest Your Stars – Getting the Best From Your Volunteers

Kile Baker writes on Pastors.com about the benefits of resting your volunteers. He shares about what it means to Discover and Recover and Discern and Return. As summer approaches I think this is something all of us pastors need to consider. How do you handle people taking time off in the Read more...

7 ways to stop hiding behind excuses - YouTube

If you've been missing my coaching videos there are two ways you can keep in touch. 1. Watch my coaching videos on RevTrev.com/TV You can see 7 ways to stop hiding behind excuses here. 2. Subscribe to RevTrevTV on YouTube.  Watch 7 ways to stop hiding behind excuses Watch 7 ways to Read more...

Latest posts on RevTrev.com

With all the activity on the site, I thought I'd create a latest post gallery. I'm pretty sure my theme will update these with every new post, but I'll need to check. Enjoy and share the ones that catch your attention. Comment often to keep discussion going. Thanks. I appreciate Read more...

How to become fully alive through prayer

Is it possible to be fully alive? Is it possible to be fully alive towards God and towards others? I not only think it’s possible, it’s what we’re created for and the example that Christ left us that we might follow in his steps. Let’s pick up where we left off in Luke, to quickly get Read more...

How to Talk Like a Christian - YouTube

  OK...we've heard it all before. Christian-ese is almost as confusing as English. Well...OK, maybe even more so. This is a fun little video that you're going to want to watch through the credits. Watch How to Talk Like a Christian Watch How to Talk Like a Christian on YouTube Read more...

How to have tweetables in your messages

So, people have been asking me how I've been using Tweetabless in my messages lately. I've got the idea from several sources. The Rocket Company has provided this infographic and call them "Sticky Statements". You can click the link or click the image to learn more about The Rocket Read more...

10 Lessons Leaders Can Take From Bad Days

  Have you ever had one of those days? Is that a silly question? When was the last time you had one of those days? Brian Dodd writes on Pastors.com on 10 lessons leaders can take from bad days. In a nutshell his 10 lessons are: Bad days are normal. Bad days remind you the task is not Read more...

7 ways to have conversations that lead people to Christ - YouTube

In this coaching conversation I share with you 7 ways to have conversations that lead people to Christ. You can see more coaching videos on RevTrevTv or even leave your comments on 7 ways to have conversations that lead people to Christ there as well. Watch 7 ways to have conversations that Read more...

How to be transformed through prayer

Read Luke 9:23 - 28 We can be physically changed through prayer and the presence of God. - e.g. glow, oil, dust, weight I can’t teach you how to be transformed physically, just let you know that I’ve seen it. I can tell you how you can be transformed internally. Romans 12:1 Do not get Read more...

Skit Guys - 5 Ways To Kill Fear - YouTube

  I'm a fan of the Skit Guys. Here's a great skit on 5 ways to kill fear. Watch 5 Ways to Kill Fear Watch 5 Ways to Kill Fear on YouTube Read more...

4 Free Resources for Ministering In Times of Tragedy

Check out these 4 free resources for ministering in times of tragedy from Pastors.com Don't think you need them today? You're wrong. Remember Jesus promised that there will be trouble. We're here to extend His kingdom to all. Source: 4 Free Resources for Ministering In Times Read more...

3 False Sources of Confidence in Ministry Leadership

Confidence is far-and-away one of the premier keys to success in ministry. Confidence (not cockiness - I know the line gets blurred) makes us attractive to others. It aids people in trusting us, and when we're pointing them to Christ it's great to have people's trust. Where do Read more...

7 tips for embracing the mystery - YouTube

Are you not getting updated with my Coaching videos? You can see all my free Christian coaching videos on RevTrevTV You can watch and comment on 7 Tips for Embracing the Mystery on RevTrevTV Or watch and comment on it here: Watch 7 Tips for Embracing the Mystery  Watch 7 Tips for Embracing Read more...

How do we ask and keep asking?

We're told to pray without ceasing We know we're told to praying all the time... 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in Read more...

Messy Mondays: How to Write a Worship Song (In 5 Minutes or Less) - YouTube

  How to write a worship song... Don't take this as a "How to", expect more of a "pointing-a-finger-in-your-face". Let me know if it offends you. Watch How to Write a Worship Song (in 5 minutes or less) Watch How to Write a Worship Song on YouTube Read more...

How to Boost Up Your Follow-Up: 6 Fresh Ideas

Diana Davis shares on Pastors.com How to boost up your follow-up: 6 Fresh Ideas. Her 6 ideas she gives us to tweak are: first-time guest online survey same day contact email and snail mail small group personal invitation a personal touch pastor's letter When I first read this Read more...

5 Habits I’d Look for If I Was Hiring a Small Group Pastor

Source: 5 Habits I’d Look for If I Was Hiring a Small Group Pastor   A long-term pattern of doing life in authentic community. A habit of identifying, recruiting and developing high capacity leaders of leaders. A pattern of making heroes of others. A habit of focusing on the end in Read more...

Nine Thoughts for Pastors Who Are Considering Quitting - ThomRainer.com

I got this in an email from Thom Rainer. Below is a link where you can sign up for his mailing list. #9 is the one most often on my radar. As a pastor, what thought keeps you "never lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."? Many storms pass quickly. I can remember Read more...

Father's Day Rant: Death to Bored!

Father's day is coming up. Call me the old guy...but I just had this conversation this morning. "I'm bored!" "You can't be. Only boring people are bored. You're not a boring person." Maybe this video wouldn't have helped my cause. Rant on! Watch Death to Bored Read more...

How Receiving from God Helps Defeat Our Narcissism

I regularly hear some Christian leaders say, “We live in a self-centered, narcissistic age and that has to be driven out of the church.  All anyone thinks about is ‘what’s in it for me.  That is not how Jesus thought and we should not think that way either.” I agree that we should not Read more...