‘This is real. God is very present’ Reports of revival are breaking out in Asbury
By 
Bill Eliff2023-02-14T13:51:00
At Asbury University, Kentucky, a chapel service has been ongoing for the past seven days, with thousands of students worshipping God continually and reports of miracles and the manifest presence of God. Pastor Bill Eliff, who remembers the Asbury revival of 1970, has been there for the past two days. Here’s his report
The quiet, precious movement of God continues into its seventh day in Wilmore, Kentucky, on the campus of Asbury University.
A few days ago, my wife, Holly, and I decided to make the nine-hour drive from our home to observe and experience what God seems to be doing. I’m so grateful we did
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