Category Archives: Hope?

It doesn’t feel good to be a Christian

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Zac Northen wrote a perceptive piece over at Relevant Magazine titled, Can Inner Peace be Misleading? His call is timely for many people: “We need to develop the wisdom for living a life that is comfortable with being uncomfortable, and … Continue reading →

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Hello, My Name is..

Posted on May 7, 2013 by
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Responding to disappointments

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

When my dis-appointment becomes His-appointment. As a communicator, I always find it interesting to notice what people respond to and remember. This past sunday, I gave a message about hope being a distinguishing mark of those who represent Christ. My title for … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Change, Christian life, Christianity, Communication, Complaceny, Complaining, Criticism, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Encouragement, Gratitude, Hope?, Leadership, Witness | Leave a comment

A Closer look at Hope

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

The Nature of Christian Hope 1. Hope is a response – of those who have experienced the mercy of God’s loving intervention and by faith embraced the certainty of God’s promises for the future. – I Peter 1:3-4 – “In His … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian worldview, Comfort, Contentment, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Emotions, Encouragement, End Times, Eternal life, Eternal security, Heaven, Hope?, Loss, Meaning of life, purpose, Restoration, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Wisdom | 2 Comments

Just let me die

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

  Is death a solution to our troubles? It might surprise you to know how many people have been to a place in life where they just wanted to die. This life is tough at times and can send us … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Death of Christ, Depression, Hope?, Spiritual transformation, Suffering, Suicide | Leave a comment

The Easter Question

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

  “How final is death?” or “Can we expect to live after our earthly lives end?” The story of Jesus didn’t end with death because, “God raised him up putting an end to the agony of death since it was impossible for … Continue reading →

Posted in Afraid to die, Afterlife, Assurance, Breaking News, Christian worldview, Christianity, Comfort, Coming of Christ, Death, Deity of Jesus, Discouragement, Easter, Fear, Fear of death, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Heaven, Hope?, Jesus Christ, Life, Loss, Resurrection | Leave a comment

Prepared to face the latter days of our lives

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

  “A paradox stands at the center of life: only when we give it away, do we really have it. That was the secret that was hidden in the life, death and resurrection of Christ. There is, therefore, no longer any threat from … Continue reading →

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When people let you down

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

  People work is difficult. People will hurt you and forget you and desert you. Sometimes the people who do this will be the very ones you’ve served most in ministry. If you commit to a life of ministry, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Burnout, Call to ministry, Church Leadership, Contentment, God's Protection, Hope?, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Wisdom | 1 Comment

Are you feeling down?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

  Long winter months or difficult seasons of life can take their toll on us and make us feel weighed down under a spirit of discouragement.  It’s easy in this life to become discouraged. And when we find ourselves under … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Assurance, Comfort, Contentment, Counseling, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Emotions, Encouragement, Gospel, Hope?, Jesus Christ, Joy, Meaning of life, Scripture, Spiritual transformation | 1 Comment

Marriage Ministries in the Church

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

  Although I’ve never considered separation or divorce in 29 years of marriage, I’ve walked closely with many couples who have experienced both. I don’t expect there to be a time in pastoral ministry when I am not helping (directly … Continue reading →

Posted in Call to ministry, Christian Counselor, Church Leadership, Conflict, Counseling, Despair, Divorce, Divorce and Remarriage, Elders, Family life, Hope?, Life of a pastor, Marital Separation, Marriage, Pastors | Leave a comment