Tag Archives: pastoral ministry

September 3, 2013


Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Every line of the 23rd Psalm is very familiar and very rich, to the point that it is difficult to choose just one verse from it to … Continue reading

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August 19, 2013


1 Samuel 12:23 “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right.” As I read just … Continue reading

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May 18, 2013


2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. This is yet another concise description of pastoral ministry. They are scattered through Paul’s letters, … Continue reading

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July 20, 2012


Colossians 2:2-3 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in … Continue reading

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July 19, 2012


Colossians 1:28-29 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. This really encapsulates … Continue reading

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February 18, 2012


Micah 5:4 He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they will live securely. The Japanese and English divide the sentences up a … Continue reading

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