by TR Robertson God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad […]
The Call to Leadership
by Charles McMahan Where would the world be today without those who answered the call at the right time? Esther answered her call “for such a time as this.” Paul, the self-described “chief of sinners,” humbly began a ministry that would lead the gospel westward. How? He answered God’s call to go to the Gentile […]
God Had a Better Plan
by Nancy Hoag Because my husband’s employment and promotions had repeatedly moved us from one side of the country to the other, I longed for roots and a permanent home. I’d even chosen a house plan for the dream we would make come true; I’d been carrying the plan around for more than a dozen […]
A Word from the Wise
by Laura L. Wood I didn’t like what I heard, but I knew it was true. My sister told me something years ago that has stuck with me. I told her I had hurt someone’s feelings accidentally by a joke I made. At just the right moment in the conversation, she said, “You’re just joking, […]
Pastoral Counseling in the Local Church: Context and Community
by Wendy Herrberg and Lori Burns At some point we’ve all heard information about a person or situation and formed an immediate opinion or judgment. Later, after receiving additional information about the circumstances or details, our perspective on the situation changed dramatically. Context is crucial. This is often the same experience we have when we […]
