Yesterday, I was the pulpit supply at a local church I call home, Destiny Church Rochester (MN).

The theme of my sermon was how to be an effective encourager. I drew on passages from Job and Acts touching on difficult subjects of grief and forgiveness along the way.

A key quote from my sermon:

An effective encourager does not allow the past or present circumstances dictate their faith in the goodness of God. They hold on to hope and share that with their friend.