Tag: needs
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God Loves Us More Than We Understand
I have a bad habit in my prayer life. It isn’t that I don’t bring my requests to God. It isn’t that I don’t believe that God can answer my prayers. My habit is that I routinely decide which needs are too small to bring to God. 1 Peter 5:6 — 7 6 Therefore humble…
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I Beg You, Pray
Superman is invulnerable. Pastors are not. God’s people are not. Pastors have flaws, temptations, and struggles. Pastors have insecurities. Pastors do not always know exactly what should be done next. Pastors yell or want to yell at their kids. Christians are all clay called to shine the light of Christ. What is the answer? Pastors need…
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The Foundation of Generosity
I am a pastor. This means that I am responsible for shepherding God’s people. It means that I encourage and walk alongside God’s people in all areas of life. I help them with their family life. I help them when discouraged or tempted. It also means I talk about money. 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 7 Each…
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The Hectic Family – Needing Approval
For the next several weeks I want to identify the marks of the hurried and often run over family. In fact, Tim Kimmel of Family Life identifies seven marks of a family that is overstressed. They are hectic! As we look at them, perhaps we will see a bit of ourselves! Our next hectic family…
Pastor John D Jakes 