Endurance Training for Life’s Marathon

Endurance Training for Life’s Marathon

I’ll never forget the first time Shelley and I met Rachel.* With sparkling eyes that reflected the Lord’s love, she enthusiastically embraced us as a brother and sister-in-Christ. Rachel was one of those overachievers who do all things well. A true handmaiden of the...
Don’t Be a Spiritual Scaredy-Cat

Don’t Be a Spiritual Scaredy-Cat

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 My wife Shelley and I love animals, and have had a number of house pets throughout our lives. We’re both allergic to cats, so we’ve...
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...