Nov 26, 2017 | Inspiration
Copyright © 2017 Roger Helland I’ve pastored in the Vineyard, in the Mennonite Brethren, and in the Christian and Missionary Alliance traditions. I now serve as a district minister (a pastor to pastors and churches) of 29 churches in the Baptist General Conference...
Nov 24, 2017 | Devotion, Inspiration
“You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way . . .” (1 Peter 3:7 NASB) I often joke that it’s easy to see that Peter was married and Paul was not. In his instructions to husbands, Paul spent a great deal of time talking about...
Nov 23, 2017 | Devotion, Inspiration
“He has saved us and called us to a holy life–not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time . . .” (2 Timothy 1:9 NIV) Two words stand out to me in this...
Nov 22, 2017 | Devotion, Inspiration
“Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” (Hebrew 12:1b NIV) How determined would you be to run a race with perseverance if the prize for finishing the race was your...
Nov 21, 2017 | Devotion, Inspiration, Personal Development
“If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:31-32 NASB 1977 ed.) God’s truth sets people free! He promised it would. I’ve experienced the freedom of that truth in my own...
Nov 20, 2017 | Devotion, Perspectives
“Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” (John 3:18 NIV) Where were you born? Why were you born there? Did you get a map, a tour book, or do a...
Nov 18, 2017 | Inspiration, Pastor's Life
Roger Helland © 2017 As I write, I reflect on what drives my three decades of Christian ministry that spans vigorous spiritual service as a lay-leader, church elder, pastor, Bible college and seminary instructor, denominational leader, mentor, and author. My fire is...
