During a recent devotional time, one word came forcefully to my mind—effective. While praying and meditating on this concept, I was reminded of James 5:16, which speaks of a powerful and effective prayer life: “Therefore … Read More
Challenges of a Pastor
Consider the apostle Paul’s words of transparency in 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 concerning Gospel ministry, and his servant’s need for comfort and encouragement: “For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were … Read More
Live Together
How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! (Psalm 133:1) The loads being carried by today’s pastors and the problems they feel responsible for handling are enormous, even in small church … Read More
Purpose of Prayer
In Acts 1, we have a cause and effect relationship as the Holy Spirit comes upon people and gives them power to be witnesses. It all begins with the Holy Spirit then continues to the … Read More