Walking in Hope

Walking in Hope

It’s interesting how quickly we recognize people by their voice. As soon as the caller on the other end of the phone had spoken two words, I knew it was Shirley Ann.* “Hello, Pastah,” she said in her familiar Southern drawl, “will you pray hard for me today, and get...
His Path of Life

His Path of Life

Our world is filled with broken people—people who need a listening ear and someone who will usher them into the presence of God for a loving touch from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is my privilege to be there to provide a prayer, a word of encouragement, and...
A Place At His Table

A Place At His Table

At the sound of her voice, I figured she was young. Energy and enthusiasm born from her love for the Lord bubbled up from her heart and burst forth from her lips. She was calling to give a praise report, and I was eager to hear Vonda’s story. “Did you grow up in a...
Prompted to Pray

Prompted to Pray

Walt is a man of prayer who calls our pastoral department about once a month for a “prayer of agreement” (Matthew 18:19). I always enjoy hearing how the Lord is using him for His glory. Retired, he occasionally takes on a part-time job for additional income, and...
My Mama is a Praying Mama

My Mama is a Praying Mama

Vanessa called to give a praise report about her eyes, and boy did she open mine! She had just come from the doctor’s office, and began speaking enthusiastically. “I want to give God glory, because I have Plaquenil toxicity, and my doctor said he had never seen eyes...