Ministry Helps

Tuesday
Jul202010

Heaven: Our Glorious Expectation

When I think back to some of the greatest days of my life… my wedding day or the day one of my children was born… it’s almost as if I am taken back to that moment in time. I feel the joy again of seeing Virginia walk down the aisle, or the wonder of holding one of my children for the first time.

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Tuesday
Apr272010

A Friend for Hard Times

Over the years, I’ve learned there are two givens in life: hardship and God’s presence through those hardships. Because we live in a fallen world and are sinful people, we’re going to experience struggles and loss in this life. Some may find life to be more difficult than others, but none of us can escape its pain.

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Tuesday
Apr272010

A Note of Encouragement from Warren Olson

Dear Friend,
Heaven is a very big concept for us to understand, which is why I believe that the Bible doesn’t even attempt to fully explain it. The reality of heaven is greater than any words could ever describe...

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Monday
Dec212009

Learning to Forgive

When I was a pastor, I had the wonderful opportunity to counsel many people in our congregation. And oftentimes, I would counsel people who admitted horrible offenses against their spouses.

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Monday
Dec212009

How to be Creative in Sharing the Gospel

Virginia and I have found some fun and rewarding ways to introduce people to the Lord. One of the most successful approaches has been what we call our "waitress ministry." God has used us to build relationships with waiters and waitresses in restaurants and cafes for almost half a century... with wonderful results!

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