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?
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?
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...