Gospel resources for Nepal
This nine-minute video is both heartbreaking (because of the reality that so many people in our world are far from salvation in Christ) and hope-giving
Stephen Witmer
August 14, 2022
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Encouragement from George Herbert
I’ve been massively helped by a poem George Herbert wrote centuries ago. It’s called ‘Aaron’ and it conveys Herbert’s own struggle to serve as a
Stephen Witmer
July 18, 2022
Encouraged by God’s work in Mississippi
On Thursday, June 9 – Friday, June 10, I spent time with a bunch of rural Mississippi pastors who are part of a program called
Stephen Witmer
June 13, 2022
God is on the move in Maine
I got to travel to Maine recently to speak at the Gospel Alliance of Maine conference in Vassalboro, and came away very encouraged by what
Stephen Witmer
May 11, 2022
My favorite poet on Easter
My favorite poet is George Herbert, the 17th century Anglican priest who wrote poems that described his own wrestling with God. His poem ‘The Sacrifice’
Stephen Witmer
April 16, 2022
Four thoughts on our trip to Israel
Emma and I returned a couple days ago from a remarkable week in Israel. It was all grace – a trip sponsored by the World
Stephen Witmer
March 8, 2022
Pray for a seminary student!
Dear PCF, As you know, I’m teaching a course on the book of Hebrews at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary this semester, from January – April 2022.
Stephen Witmer
February 20, 2022
A ministry opportunity to students at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Dear PCF, God has again opened a door of ministry for us as a church. From January – April 2022, I’ll be teaching a course
Stephen Witmer
January 19, 2022
A gift for you from Desiring God
Dear PCF, This coming Sunday, we’ll hear, in Psalm 70, God’s call for us to pursue our joy in Him in 2022. As one of
Stephen Witmer
December 29, 2021
What is the purpose of Advent?
We’re in the midst of our celebration of Advent 2021, as Christmas gets nearer. Have you ever wondered why Jesus came in the first place?
Stephen Witmer
December 6, 2021
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