Transcript: The Bible teaches us to “count it all joy” when we face trouble or persecution. How can we find real joy in times of trouble? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with another Stand in the Gap Minute. This week, we’ve looked at the persecution we should expect as believers and how to respond to it. But James 1:2 adds that we are to count it all joy. Why? The verse adds that the testing of our faith “produces steadfastness” or resilience. When we experience suffering, we build our endurance. Just as exercise builds the strength of our physical body, persecution strengthens our spirit. A workout may not feel like fun at the time, but consistent effort leads to much improvement. In a similar way, consistently facing persecution with joy deepens our faith and makes us more effective in living for God. Don’t fear persecution. Count it all joy today! Discover more at American Pastors Network dot net.
Persecution Series: Count It All Joy
April 12, 2024
Mother’s Day Series: The Promise
May 9, 2024
Transcript: In just a few days we’ll honor our moms on Mother’s Day. Do you know there’s great reward when we honor our parents as the 5th commandment declares? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. Honoring, obeying, and respecting our mothers and fathers is so important to God that He connects this commandment with a promise of long life. The position of father and mother is sacred. Mom? Grandmother? Are you teaching your children to fear God and obey Him as you train them, as you live as wife and mother? Are you setting the kind of example that’s worthy of God’s commendation and respect from your children? I pray that this Mother’s Day all of us as children, dads and moms commit to God’s plan for family, thank Him for it and ask of him, Lord, how am I doing? Join with us as Stand in the Gap Radio and TV in honoring God through our Mothers on Mother’s Day. Stand with us at American pastors network dot net.
Mother’s Day Series: To Honor is to Obey
May 8, 2024
Transcript: During this week preceding Mother’s Day, it’s good to think about our moms and give them due honor. What does God say about honoring our parents? Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. Since God designed the idea of family as 1 man and 1 woman in devotion to each other and if blessed of God with children, we should honor our moms in a special way if they’ve done well in raising us to fear God and walk in His steps. The 5th Commandment says to honor our fathers and mothers. But honoring is more than being thankful. To honor includes obeying them as God’s stewards over us and submitting ourselves to their direction as we would to God. When done well, the example of children obeying their parents, moms instructing their children in the ways of God are powerful. Join with us as Stand in the Gap Radio and TV in honoring God on Mother’s Day. Stand with us at American pastors network Dot net.
Mother’s Day Series: A Spiritual Position
May 7, 2024
Transcript: This Sunday’s Mother’s Day. How will you honor your mom? My mom went to heaven years ago, but I’ll honor her memory by sharing stories with my grandchildren about how my mom raised me to fear God, love truth and live by faith. Hello, I’m Sam Rohrer with the American Pastors Network and another Stand in the Gap Minute. The word mother first occurs in Gen. 2:24 where God created male and female named them Adam and Eve and ordained marriage between father and mother - for a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife. God’s plan starts with 1 man and 1 woman who forsaking all others cleave to each other and form a God designed team from which God can give children to be raised up in the fear of God. Motherhood’s not just a biological but a spiritual position ordained of God. Join us at Stand in the Gap radio and TV and honor our moms as God does. If you’re enjoying these Stand in the Gap Minutes, let us know at American pastors network dot net.