Reasons We Experience Transitions
Read: Genesis 37 But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him. (v. 4) “Why?” is a question people often ask when they face transitions in life, particularly painful ones. Despite the Lord’s unchanging love and faithfulness, there are times when you may feel like blaming […]
Jesus Is in Control
Read: Colossians 1:15-20 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Heb. 13:8) Consider for a moment something that has changed in your life during the past year. Now consider the changes (for better or worse) that you have seen in our world and culture over the past year. Finally, consider these comforting […]
The Bible Provides Direction
Read: Psalm 1:1-3 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Ps. 119:105) Any significant change in your life requires discernment and decision-making, but sometimes you may feel overwhelmed by the potential consequences of a decision. In such times, Christians throughout the ages have relied on the power of […]
The Witness of a Christian Wedding
Words of Hope is now producing programs in the Bhaderwahi language of northern India. Bhaderwahi is a dialect of Dogri, and is spoken by a group of 100 or so families living in the region of Jammu and Kashmir. Words of Hope’s team met a young, Christian man named Mahesh living there, and began working […]
God Is Present During Transitions
Read: Isaiah 41:1-10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. (v. 10) As a specialized transition pastor, I serve churches for approximately twelve months following the completion of a pastorate and until a new pastor is called. I conduct pastoral responsibilities such as preaching and leadership while […]
September Prayer Guide 2021
ENGLISH — Give thanks that the North American office renovation project is nearly complete! The building is now accessible and energy efficient. Space has been repurposed for new uses such as a conference area for small gatherings of donors and prayer partners. Pray for the staff as they transition back into their home office after […]
Expect Transitions
Read: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. (v. 1) Your “comfort zone” is the psychological environment that helps you feel like you are in control. When I am in my comfort zone, I feel more confident and experience less anxiety. Living in my comfort zone […]
What a Difference!
Read: Psalm 88:1-12 O LORD, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you. Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry! (vv 1-2) We must not read the New Testament back into the Old Testament. In Scripture there is progressive revelation. Except for a flash of insight […]
Citizenship That Matters Most
Read: Psalm 87:1-7 On the holy mount stands the city he founded; the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. (vv. 1-2) Zion is here a name for Jerusalem. This psalm reminds me of the final chapters of Revelation where the church is described as the new Jerusalem. […]