Several years ago, my son John was playing on the front porch with his two sisters. I was inside the house but only a few feet away, watching through the window. John started crying and immediately crawled over to the door and started pounding on it. Normally, I would have opened the door and grabbed him and consoled him, but instead just waited because I … Continue reading Where is God When I Need Him?
Imagine being unable to communicate with a close friend. That would be hard! In any relationship, communication is essential. Lack of communication hinders the relationship’s growth. Our relationship with God is no different. We need to hear from God (through reading the Bible), and God wants to hear from us (through prayer). Prayer is a lifeline and a privilege for the Christian. Struggling to pray … Continue reading Prayers Jesus Prayed in the Bible
If you are a Christian, there is a good chance you know someone in the midst of trial. If you are a pastor, that “chance” becomes almost a certainty. Perhaps you are going through your own “fiery trial” at the moment. As Don Carson puts it, “All we have to do is live long enough and we will suffer.” Pastors should always be preparing their … Continue reading How to Help Others Through Trials
Shepherd the Flock 