John 16:33 reminds us that in this world, we will face trouble. However, Jesus assures us, “I have overcome the world.” Peace doesn’t mean the absence of difficulty. True peace is peace in the storm.Imagine the storm raging around the flower in the famous painting—though the environment is tumultuous, the flower remains untouched. This is the kind of peace God offers. It doesn’t mean our lives wil...  Read More

Leaders Who Last: A calling to ministryAccording to a recent survey by George Barna, 38% of pastors have considered quitting in the past year. It seems ministry is harder than it needs to be. However, leaving or running to another problem situation is not the answer. After all, if your church did not have problems, they wouldn’t need you.After 31 years at the same church and 9 at my previous churc...  Read More

Líderes que Duram: Um chamado para o ministérioDe acordo com uma pesquisa recente de George Barna, 38% dos pastores consideraram desistir no último ano. Parece que o ministério é mais difícil do que deveria ser. No entanto, sair ou correr para outra situação problemática não é a resposta. Afinal, se a sua igreja não tivesse problemas, eles não precisariam de você.Após 31 anos na mesma igreja e 9 n...  Read More

वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं: सेवकाई के लिए एक बुलावाजॉर्ज बर्ना के हालिया सर्वेक्षण के अनुसार, पिछले साल 38% पादरियों ने सेवकाई छोड़ने पर विचार किया है। ऐसा लगता है कि सेवकाई जितनी होनी चाहिए उससे कहीं ज़्यादा कठिन है। हालाँकि, किसी दूसरी समस्याग्रस्त स्थिति में भाग जाना या उसे छोड़ देना इसका समाधान नहीं है। आख़िरकार, अगर आपकी कलीसिया में कोई समस्या नहीं होती, तो उन्हें आपकी ज़रूरत नहीं होती।एक ही क...  Read More

Líderes que perduran: Un llamado al ministerioSegún una encuesta reciente de George Barna, el 38 % de los pastores ha considerado renunciar en el último año. Parece que el ministerio es más difícil de lo que debería ser. Sin embargo, irse o huir a otra situación problemática no es la respuesta. Después de todo, si su iglesia no tuviera problemas, no lo necesitarían a usted.Después de 31 años en la...  Read More

القادة الذين يدومون: دعوة للخدمةوفقًا لاستطلاع حديث أجراه جورج بارنا، فكر 38% من القساوسة في ترك الخدمة خلال العام الماضي. يبدو أن الخدمة أصعب مما يجب أن تكون. ومع ذلك، فإن المغادرة أو الهروب إلى وضع إشكالي آخر ليس هو الحل. ففي النهاية، لو لم تكن كنيستك تواجه مشاكل، لما احتاجت إليك.بعد 31 عامًا في نفس الكنيسة و9 سنوات في كنيستي السابقة، أعتقد أن هناك 12 عنصرًا أساسيًا لقوة البقاء (انظر المقال السا...  Read More

Lideri care rezistă: O chemare la slujirePotrivit unui sondaj recent realizat de George Barna, 38% dintre pastori s-au gândit să renunțe în ultimul an. Se pare că slujirea este mai grea decât ar trebui să fie. Cu toate acestea, plecarea sau fuga către o altă situație problematică nu este răspunsul. La urma urmei, dacă biserica ta nu ar avea probleme, nu ar avea nevoie de tine.După 31 de ani în ace...  Read More

In John 14:17, Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit as "the Spirit of truth." This truth is essential for finding peace. The world cannot receive the Spirit because it neither sees nor knows Him. But for those who belong to Christ, the Spirit is with us and in us.The Holy Spirit is not just a guide for truth but the source of peace. When we walk in alignment with God’s truth, we experience His peace mo...  Read More

Philippians 4:7 speaks of the "peace of God, which surpasses all understanding"—an inner tranquility that rules our hearts. But this peace doesn't just come out of nowhere. To experience the peace of God, we must first have peace with God. Without reconciliation through Jesus Christ, the foundation for peace is missing.Imagine looking at a calm ocean or a serene lake. The surface is peaceful, but ...  Read More

Jesus assures us that despite the troubles of the world, we can experience peace in Him. “In Me, you may have peace. In the world, you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33). Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God in the midst of it.The Holy Spirit, whom Jesus promised to send, gives us the peace that transcends circumstances. When we face...  Read More

In John 16:33, Jesus says, “I have overcome the world.” This statement is both a declaration of His victory and a promise to us. Jesus didn’t just survive the trials of life—He overcame them. His victory is our victory, and through Him, we can face any challenge, knowing that we are more than conquerors in Christ.The world, with all its temptations, struggles, and obstacles, can feel overwhelming ...  Read More

In John 16:28, Jesus says, “I’m going to the Father.” His ascension into heaven is not the end of the story, but the confirmation that the work He began on earth has been completed. Through His death, resurrection, and now His ascension, Jesus has secured victory over sin and death for all who believe in Him.The resurrection assures us that Jesus is alive, and the ascension shows us that He reigns...  Read More