Wisdom from a Pastor's Heart

by Douglas Connelly (Flint, Michigan)

• ISBN13: 9780787956516
• ISBN10: 0787956511
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Do you long for a closer walk with God? Let Wisdom from a Pastor's Heart help rekindle the spark of joyful living through the collected thoughts of hundreds of pastors. Refreshingly simple and surprisingly wise, this little gem is full of solid biblical direction that will satisfy the soul, challenge the spirit, and encourage the heart.

Author Biography

Douglas Connelly has been a pastor for more than twenty-five years. He is the author of several best-selling books and Bible study guides, including The Bible for Blockheads: A User-Friendly Look at the Good Book and Angels Around Us. He lives in Flint, Michigan with his family.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
THE JOURNEY OF FAITH
``O Lord, my Rock'' Faith	4	(10)
``Cleanse me'' Confession	14	(8)
``I am the way'' Following Jesus	22	(6)
``Forgive as the Lord forgives you'' Forgiveness	28	(8)
``Holy and dearly loved'' Grace	36	(8)
``Why have you forsaken me?'' Suffering	44	(8)
``How wide and long and high and deep'' God's Love	52	(8)
``Listen to me, O God'' Prayer	60	(8)
``The Lord blesses his people'' Thankfulness	68	(10)
LIFE TOGETHER
``The two will become one'' Marriage	78	(8)
``Children are a heritage'' Parenting	86	(8)
``One body'' Fellowship and Unity in Church Life	94	(8)
``United with him'' Baptism and the Lord's Supper	102	(8)
``The Lord is my shepherd'' Guidance	110	(8)
``Rich generosity'' Money	118	(8)
``Deliver us from the evil one'' Temptation	126	(6)
``Whatever you do'' Work	132	(8)
``See good, not evil'' Justice	140	(10)
IN THE SHADOW AND IN THE LIGHT
``Success comes from the Lord'' Advancement and Success	150	(8)
``In your anger do not sin'' Anger	158	(8)
``I will take hold of your hand'' Comfort	166	(8)
``Do not let your hearts be troubled'' Disappointment	174	(8)
``In your name I will hope'' Hope	182	(8)
``Why are you downcast?'' Discouragement	190	(8)
``A garment of praise'' Joy	198	(8)
``Do not be afraid'' Fear	206	(6)
``Neither do I condemn you'' Failure and Guilt	212	(8)
``Love never fails'' Love for Others	220	(8)
``Do not be anxious about anything'' Worry	228	(8)
``An ever-present help'' Peace	236	(7)
The Author	243