The Pastor’s Heart 7/3/2015
Lord, my emotions of the last week have covered just about everything. You know that. I’ve been exasperated; I’ve been heartsick; I’ve been bewildered; I’ve even been somewhat angry. But…
The Pastor’s Heart 6/26/2015
If you’ve been involved in missions emphasis for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of the 10/40 Window. This is an area of the world, mostly in the eastern…
The Pastor’s Heart 6/19/2015
Have you ever heard the term, “the lazy days of summer”? That gives the idea that summer slows things down. In other words, a “sweet-tea-in-a-Mason-jar-on-the-front-porch-with-your-feet-propped-up” experience. Sounds good, doesn’t it? …
The Pastor’s Heart 5/29/2015
I had a couple of topics in mind for today’s note, but they went out the window a little while ago. You could say I copied today’s thought. Literally. Before…
The Pastor’s Heart 5/15/2015
There were ants, bees, butterflies, and boll weevils. I also saw a few lady bugs, fireflies, and spiders. There was even a praying mantis and, of all things, a stink…
The Pastor’s Heart 5/8/2015
She felt forgotten. Alone. Ashamed. She bore the cultural stigma of being childless. Her husband assured her of his love and care, but it didn’t help. I guess it was…
The Pastor’s Heart 5/1/2015
It’s been somewhat mind-boggling. Between the Men of the Word study group focus on apologetics and the recent topics in our new Wednesday night series on the doctrine of God,…
The Pastor’s Heart 4/24/2015
I bet you’ve had a busy week. If you’re like most folks, it’s go, go, go. Work, church activities, ball games, doctor’s visits, household to-do lists, school projects, and the…
The Pastor’s Heart 4/10/2015
It’s spring. New growth is popping up everywhere. New buds are blossoming, new leaves are giving everything a fresh look, and new gardens are being planted. It’s a great time…
The Pastor’s Heart 4/3/2015
It appeared to be over. Finished. The end. The three years of ministry, miracles, and hope seemed as if they had never happened. His closest followers huddled in fear in a…