PASTORS AND PIETISM: Part 3

PASTORS AND PIETISM: Part 3

Copyright © 2017 Roger Helland Recently, I had coffee with a long-time friend and colleague. We discussed the condition of our conference, and our pastors—some of whom were angry and combative—and of our own lives. We mused on the dire necessity for today’s church and...
Voice

Voice

“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” (2 Timothy 1:6 NIV) You have a gift from God. Using your gift makes you a gift from God (Rm. 12:3-8). Your gift is your voice for God. God speaks...
Recoup

Recoup

Jesus said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. (Mark 2:27 NASB) Monday is my day off. Often, writing a devotion on a Monday morning can prove very difficult. It goes something like this. I wake up, make coffee, take my dog out,...
Thanks

Thanks

“Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1Thessalonians 5:18 BSB) Heavenly Father, I am thankful for Your unconditional love for me, The gift of eternal salvation through Jesus Christ, Your Son, my Lord, The gift of...
Devotions for Daybreak – Overflow

Devotions for Daybreak – Overflow

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13 BSB) Nate and Samantha (not their real names) lost all of their household belongings in hurricane...