By Kerry Krissel QUICK SUMMARY: Alright, I admit it. Sometimes, not always, but sometimes, I do not know how to pray for someone. And sometimes, infrequently really, I do not even know how to pray for myself. There, I said it. It feels good to get it off my chest. Yeah, yeah, I know, I [...]
QUICK SUMMARY: Depression comes in many shapes and sizes. From light melancholy bouts of the blues, that most people experience from time to time, to serious and persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest that can lead to the conclusion that life is not worth living anymore. These post-sermon talks do not target the [...]
PODCAST VERSION: Want to listen? QUICK SUMMARY: Have you noticed that God does things his own way? He makes little sense to us because of his greater perspective. And he plays a long-game that confuses my immediate and short-term sight. I learned this the hard way early in my pastoral career. I had worked for [...]
It’s easy to look at the Bible as a collection of hard to understand, unrelated stories. But asking three questions as we read will help us see more than just the people and places of the Bible. Question 1: Jesus, what are You like? We’re reading the Bible to learn more about this Savior [...]
You are not alone. If you struggle to hear God tell you which way to go, join the crowd. Many people who are trying to figure out the god thing will tell you that they are not sure how to know when God has said something. Ask them if they find it easy to [...]
I used to have a small sign with Garfield on it saying, “Can I get caller ID for the voices in my head!” I Googled to find some media for this post and came across this; “I know the voices in my head aren’t real, but they have some great ideas.” And then this; [...]
Have you even been furious with God? Of courses you have. Everyone gets mad at God. I certainly have been, more than once. When my 3-year-old nephew died even after getting the heart transplant he need, I was downright pissed! Everyone fumes and complains and argues and shakes the proverbial fist at the heavens. Admit [...]
Read here and/or save a copy to print or read away from your computer: > Download How To Talk To God (Word) > Download How To Talk To God (PDF) Here are a few ideas on how to talk to God for an extended time. Just realize that they’re suggestions, not laws. They’ll be helpful, [...]
Read here and/or save a copy to print or read away from your computer: > Download Where Do I Begin? (Word) > Download Where Do I Begin? (PDF) This “homework” is designed for and best attempted when you’ve blocked out an intentional block of time to be alone with God. That block is strategically chosen [...]
Read here and/or save a copy to print or read away from your computer: > Download Follow-Up Battle Strategies (Word) > Download Follow-Up Battle Strategies (PDF) Watch for Resistance: While resistance may come from our own doubts (unbelief) and fears, the greatest fight is usually with the “accuser of the brethren” (Revelation 12:10)! Satan often [...]
