Wisdom from a Pastor's Heart

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.

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.

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

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