Jesus promises peace in the midst of tribulation. In John 16:33, He assures us that though we will face trouble in this world, we can take heart because He has overcome the world. Fear often arises from uncertainty—whether it’s fear for the future, our families, or the unknown. But Jesus offers peace that transcends these fears, anchored in the certainty of His victory.When we feel overwhelmed, we...  Read More

Now that the veil has been torn, we can approach God with boldness and confidence. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us to come to God’s throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and grace in our time of need. No longer do we need a mediator besides Jesus. He is our High Priest who intercedes for us, and through Him, we have unlimited access to God the Father.In our struggles and needs, w...  Read More

Leaders Who Last: A mission within that callingAfter 31 years in the same church, I am often asked the secret to longevity in the ministry. There is no “magic bullet,” but I see 12 principles that are true in my life; six center around my personal life and six center around my relationships with others.Personal lifeA calling to ministryA mission within that callingA Godly definition of successA di...  Read More

القادة الذين يدومون: مهمة ضمن تلك الدعوةبعد 31 عامًا في نفس الكنيسة، غالبًا ما أُسأل عن سر الاستمرارية في الخدمة. لا توجد "عصا سحرية"، لكنني أرى 12 مبدأً أثبتت صحتها في حياتي؛ ستة منها تتمحور حول حياتي الشخصية وستة تتمحور حول علاقاتي مع الآخرين.الحياة الشخصيةدعوة للخدمةمهمة ضمن تلك الدعوةتعريف إلهي للنجاححياة منضبطةاستعداد للتغييرأمان موجود في المسيحالعلاقاتالنزاهةالكفاءةالجدارة بالثقةالحكمةعاطفة ...  Read More

वे अगुवे जो टिके रहते हैं: उस बुलावे के भीतर एक मिशनएक ही कलीसिया में 31 साल बिताने के बाद, अक्सर मुझसे सेवाकार्य में लंबी अवधि तक टिके रहने का रहस्य पूछा जाता है। कोई "जादू की छड़ी" नहीं है, लेकिन मैं 12 सिद्धांतों को देखता हूं जो मेरे जीवन में सच हैं; छह मेरे व्यक्तिगत जीवन पर केंद्रित हैं और छह दूसरों के साथ मेरे संबंधों पर केंद्रित हैं।व्यक्तिगत जीवनसेवाकार्य के लिए एक बुलावाउस बुलावे के भीतर ...  Read More

Líderes que Duram: Uma missão dentro desse chamadoApós 31 anos na mesma igreja, muitas vezes me perguntam o segredo da longevidade no ministério. Não existe "fórmula mágica", mas vejo 12 princípios que são verdadeiros em minha vida; seis se concentram em minha vida pessoal e seis se concentram em meus relacionamentos com os outros.Vida pessoalUm chamado para o ministérioUma missão dentro desse cha...  Read More

Lideri care rezistă: O misiune în cadrul acelei chemăriDupă 31 de ani în aceeași biserică, sunt adesea întrebat care este secretul longevității în slujire. Nu există o „formulă magică”, dar văd 12 principii care sunt adevărate în viața mea; șase se concentrează în jurul vieții mele personale și șase se concentrează în jurul relațiilor mele cu ceilalți.Viața personalăO chemare la slujireO misiune î...  Read More

Líderes que perduran: Una misión dentro de ese llamadoDespués de 31 años en la misma iglesia, a menudo me preguntan el secreto de la longevidad en el ministerio. No hay una "solución mágica", pero veo 12 principios que son verdaderos en mi vida; seis se centran en mi vida personal y seis se centran en mis relaciones con los demás.Vida personalUn llamado al ministerioUna misión dentro de ese llamad...  Read More

The Old Testament sacrificial system pointed to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus. The high priest had to enter the Holy of Holies each year, offering the blood of an animal to temporarily cover sin. But this was insufficient. It was a shadow of what was to come.Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God, offered Himself as the final sacrifice for sin. His death on the cross made forgiveness of sins available t...  Read More

In the Old Testament, God's presence was symbolized by the Ark of the Covenant, located in the Holy of Holies. The Ark was hidden behind a veil that separated mankind from God. The veil represented the barrier between a holy God and sinful humanity. Only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies once a year, sprinkling the blood of a goat to atone for the sins of the people. This process poin...  Read More

In John 16:13, Jesus promises that the Spirit of Truth will guide us into all truth. The Holy Spirit illuminates God’s Word and helps us apply it to our daily lives, bringing us peace as we walk in obedience to God’s truth.When we embrace the truth of God’s Word, we find peace. Not peace as the world defines it—based on circumstances or comfort—but peace that transcends understanding, grounded in ...  Read More

In the garden, Satan’s strategy was to first sow doubt about God’s Word. “Did God reallysay?” Then, he moved to denial, telling Eve that God didn’t mean what He said. Thisprogression is still at work today, as many deny the truth of God’s Word and seek toreplace it with their own version of reality.God’s Word stands firm, and we are called to build our lives upon it. When we deny God’sWord, we los...  Read More