The Pastor’s Heart 1/29/2016

At our Men of the Word Bible study, we’re wrapping up our reading and discussion of Jungle Pilot, the biography of missionary Nate Saint.  The five month (so far) journey through his life story has blessed, encouraged, challenged, and even sometimes convicted me.  This week, a line from a letter he wrote to his parents…

The Pastor’s Heart 1/22/2016

It happens every day.  On average, it could only cost about $490 to get it done.  The vast majority do it to cut down on an unwanted interference in their lives or to avoid complicating already difficult situations.  Many also say it creates a burden on an already tight budget.  So they take the life…

The Pastor’s Heart 1/15/2016

2016.  A presidential election year.  Things are about to go into political high gear as candidates campaign and jockey for favor in the eyes of the voters.  Have you been watching the debates?  Listening to the candidates?  Don’t worry, I’m not going to get too political with this note, but I would like to make…

The Pastor’s Heart 1/8/2016

King Jehoshaphat had led his nation in a return to God, spiritual reform, and revival.  He sought the Lord and was blessed by Him.  But now he faced a problem.  A huge problem.  The combined armies of Moab, Ammon, and others were forming to do battle with the people of Judah.  You can find the…