Psalm 23 is the Lord’s job description as our Shepherd.  It describes all He does to address the parts of our lives that interfere with the expression of His life in us.

Pastor Frank continues his visit with Jim Welch.  His ministry, Real Restoration, rescues trafficked, sexually exploited, and at-risk girls from danger, and guides them toward a new journey of life (RealRestoration.org).

Pastor Frank’s guest is Jim Welch, director of Real Restoration.  Active in Nepal, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Kenya, this ministry rescues trafficked, sexually exploited, and at-risk girls from danger, and guides them toward a new journey of life (RealRestoration.org).

Pastor Frank visits with Brian Miller, founder of Global Transformation Ministries in Medellín, Colombia.  The ministry rescues children from the streets, victims of sex trafficking, and exploited girls (TMinistries.org

In this second of two-interviews, Pastor Frank continues his conversation with JimBob Norman, missionary at New Song Mission in Nicaragua (NewSongNica.org).

In this two-part series, Pastor Frank interviews JimBob Norman.  A native of North Carolina, JimBob now ministers at New Song Mission in Nicaragua (NewSongNica.org).

Our wise and loving Father knows precisely what to prune, when to prune, and how to prune things from our lives so that we can bear just the right amount and type of fruit He intends.

The parable of the barren fig tree captures the attributes of our Vinedresser Father.  He is focused, patient, determined, protective, and longsuffering, willing to do all He can so that we’ll bear fruit.

Suffering is a strong foundation for friendship.  It was true for Abraham, God’s friend.  It’s true for us too, as we share in the sufferings of our Friend, Jesus Christ.

Our Friend God is without equal.  He loves, accepts, encourages, and supports us at all times.  And we experience His Friendship most fully when we go through adversity.