You Know My Name?

You Know My Name?

It’s always a joy to begin my day in prayer, humbly letting God know I am reporting for duty and seeking His will in my life. I pray for divine appointments and cherish the opportunities He provides. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,...
A Fortress of Help and Strength

A Fortress of Help and Strength

As I wrapped up my workday, I was just getting ready to switch my phone to the answering service when it rang. I glanced at the screen—an unfamiliar number from the 530 area code. Out of habit, I put on my headset. “Pastoral care, how can I help you?” A woman’s voice,...
Should I Stop, or Should I Pass By?

Should I Stop, or Should I Pass By?

In Luke 10, a lawyer approached Jesus with a question that echoes in every heart seeking truth. He asked, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” How did Jesus respond? With a command as powerful as it is simple: Love. He said, “‘“You shall love the Lord your God...
Does God Hear the Prayers of Sinners?

Does God Hear the Prayers of Sinners?

It was one of those hectic days where, the moment I hung up from one call, another came in. Call after call—so many people in pain, and the familiar voices of regulars who were simply lonely and seeking connection. After some effort, I managed to politely wrap up a...
Am I Willing to Be Wrought By God?

Am I Willing to Be Wrought By God?

In a world of pain, sin, death, and separation, how do we find purpose to life? Where do we get the strength to continue on? This is the answer most callers are seeking when they contact 3ABN’s Pastoral Department.  I want to share a few texts from my friend,...