“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13 NIV). Some days in the 3ABN Pastoral Department are a whirlwind—one call blending into the next—but I embrace the...

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,...

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,...