Often, we don’t appreciate friendship until a good one gets damaged or we lose it. Typically, quality friendships are desired by most of us, and the same is true of God. James 2:23 tells us that Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness – and he was called a friend of…

As we approach Christmas, we obviously think more of the truths relating to Jesus leaving His place of glory and coming to earth. Today I wish to conclude The Pastor’s Pen for the year 2024 by thinking of Jesus’ life essence, and His word’s which communicate life to mankind. In John 6:48 and following, Jesus…

In Judges chapter 2 we read of a rare occasion when the angel of the Lord visited earth, publically addressing Joshua and the nation Israel. Speaking as the Lord, He reminded Israel that it was He who had brought them out of slavery in Egypt; assuring them, I will never break my covenant with you…

Most people know what it’s like to explain a matter, only to be told by their hearers that they don’t understand what you are talking about. Its frustrating for all involved. That said, I am often impressed by the apostle Paul’s writings, with both his ingenious mind and yet his ability to explain matters simply,…

Words matter! It’s a fact, even if we try to shrug them off, words exchanged between people sink deep within, and they either build up or crush. The Bible has much to say about people’s speech, especially what comes out of the mouths of believers in Jesus Christ. When Jesus’ brother James says, no human…