pastor

Lordship and rapport are the keys to save us from being combative and make us more attractive in spiritual conversations.

In serving as a pastor for over thirty years, I have seen some remarkable transformations and I__e seen some big disappointments. I have two observations. First, where there has been lasting change, the common factor, in every case, is that the Word of God has had a significant entrance into the person__ life. Second, where godly change has failed to get started, or has slowly unraveled, the common factor, in every case, is that change has been attempted without significant engagement in the Scriptures.

I still believe that many Americans have a deep longing for that glorious moment when a sermon is more Biblical than American.

He had the tool to break down the walls that imprisoned his people. He had the tool to rip away the veil to the Holy of Holies so that his flock could come before the Lord and be cleansed, made whole, transformed, and have a personal, loving relationship with their creator. That very tool san on Hannah's bookshelf right now, gathering dust until Sunday morning. Her Savior was there, waiting to speak to her and show her the way home again, the way back to love. YOUR WORD IS LIFE! Why didn't more people understand that?

The person who understands that God is the only One who builds, becomes His beloved. And to that kind of pastor God will give sleep.