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The Latest Preacher’s Pen Articles are BelowThe Steady Hope We Hold in Jesus
Hope is powerful—but hope in Jesus is transformational. Human hope rises and falls with circumstances, but the hope Christ gives is rooted in something unshakable: His character, His promises, and His victory. Scripture calls this hope “an anchor for the soul, firm…
A Loving Call to Return
As a minister, there are things that are difficult to hear and things difficult to say. The words below come from a grateful and gracious heart. However, they are challenging and might be disliked by some. Maybe these words resonate with you. Maybe, just maybe, you…
Fellowship, Discernment, and the Weight of Misplaced Encouragement
There comes a point in every believer’s journey when the call to discernment becomes just as important as the call to compassion. Fellowship is a gift, but it is also a stewardship, and not every relationship carries the same spiritual weight. Scripture paints a clear…
Wise Speech Toward Outsiders: A Reflection on Colossians 4:2–6
In a world overflowing with noise, opinion, and reaction, the words of Colossians 4:2–6 offer a quiet but powerful call to intentional speech. Paul’s exhortation to the church is not merely about what to say—it’s about how to live, how to listen, and how to speak in a…
The Cross Before Jesus – Crucifixion Series #1
Long before the cross became a symbol of hope, it was a symbol of terror. Long before it was worn around the neck, it was feared in the streets. Crucifixion did not begin with Jesus, nor was it invented for Him. It was a punishment shaped and sharpened by empires who…
Finding Purpose, Building Hope, and Stepping into What’s Next
A Season of Acceleration Warning—yes, a good kind of warning. Over the next eight months, I’m stepping up in every area of my calling. I’ll be increasing my efforts in local ministry and in my personal ministry through Preacher’s Pen, while also expanding the reach of…
From Convenience to Conviction
From Convenience to Conviction: A Call for the Church to Move Today For generations, faith has shaped families, communities, and entire cultures. But somewhere along the way, something subtle happened: religion became convenient. Not necessarily evil. Not…
Decide to Live: Embracing the Life God Offers
Every day, we’re faced with choices—some small, some life-changing. One of the most important decisions we’ll ever make is whether to truly live the abundant life God offers, or simply drift through our days. In Deuteronomy 30.19, God sets before us “life and death,…
Finding Hope When Life Feels Overwhelming
Life can sometimes hit us with challenges so heavy they seem impossible to bear. Wendy Hansen’s story is one such example—a day that changed everything for her and revealed a powerful truth about God’s presence and care. Wendy, a woman from Iowa, faced a series of…
Six Things to Consider: Biblical Priorities for a Fruitful Year
A new year has a way of waking up our “goal-setting” side. We plan, we list, we promise ourselves we’ll do better. But Jesus gives us a better starting point than willpower: abiding. In John 15, He reminds us that real fruit doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes…