Christian encouragement

  • When Words Become Weapons

    Psalm 140 — A Prayer for Protection Without Becoming What We Fear “I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted,and will execute justice for the needy.” — Psalm 140:12 Some people seem unable to rest unless they are stirring something up. Their words are sharp. Their criticism is constant. Their conflict…

    Read more →

  • Finally Brethren

    When I was concluding my first pastorate, my mother asked me, “What are you going to preach on your last Sunday?” Then she added, “Every preacher I ever heard stepping down from one pulpit and moving on to another preached, ‘Finally, brethren.’” So I looked it up. Paul said it more than once. “Finally, brethren…”…

    Read more →