Read: Colossians 3:23 | An incident from the American Revolution illustrates what tragedy can result from procrastination. It is reported that Colonel Rahl, commander of the British troops in Trenton, New Jersey, was playing cards when a courier brought an urgent message stating that General George Washington was crossing the Delaware River. Rahl put the […]
Read: 1 Peter 4:10-11| To serve God or not to serve God? That is the question! Wait, that was a question you want me to answer? What do you mean by “serve”? Are there any limits? Uhmm, let me get back to you on that…. Jesus said in John 14:15 (NIV), ”If you love me, […]
Read: Zechariah 4:6 | On Sunday afternoon, the Pastor’s wife dropped into an easy chair saying, “Boy! Am I ever tired.” Her husband looked over at her and said, “I had to conduct two special services last night, three today, and give a total of five sermons. Why are you so tired?” “Dearest,” she replied, […]
Read: Zechariah 4:6 | The website Pastor Burnout Statistics (link) notes that members of clergy now suffer at higher rates than most Americans with obesity, hypertension, and depression. Among the many statistics mentioned on the website, these resonate with the theme of this posting: 45% of pastors say that they’ve experienced depression or burnout to […]
Read: Romans 7:21-25 | I admit it if no one else will, I have two opposing minds in my one body! There, … I’ve said it, it’s out there. I battle with the temptations of sin and the call to serve God. The greater my call to serve God, the more my opposing carnal mind […]
