Posts with the tag “assurance”

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

According 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 church, I believe there are 12 key elements ...  Read More