Ask the Pastor with J.D. Greear Archives

Many people are attracted to the big, quick answer to prayer—but new life comes only through persistent, unceasing, and belabored prayer.

Chemistry may bring people together, but it’s character that keeps them together.

Jesus and the apostles saw singleness as a powerful calling, not a second-class status.

What if the way you use your money revealed what you truly believe about eternity?

Are you climbing the generosity ladder? Discover how biblical principles of giving can transform not just your finances but your entire perspective...

Does God really care about how much money you give? This article explores why God is more interested in your heart than your wallet and how...

Jesus’ warnings in Revelation reveal the danger of a lukewarm heart that looks religious but has grown self-sufficient, prayerless, casual about...

Nehemiah’s story reminds us that God is often at work long before we recognize it. From Cyrus’s decree to the rebuilding of Jerusalem to a modern...

Nehemiah’s response to Jerusalem’s brokenness gives Christians a powerful model for prayer. His prayer begins with adoration, moves through honest...

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the Law? It means that every law pointed to him.

If Christians are saved by grace, what role do the Ten Commandments still play? This article explains how God’s Law continues to guide believers,...

Church was never meant to be a weekly event built around one leader. This reflection from Exodus 18 shows why shared leadership, real membership,...

The manna in the wilderness was more than food. It was a lesson in trust. This devotional challenges you to ask what you’re depending on for...

Faith often feels like stepping into the unknown, trusting God to catch us when we let go. Abraham’s story shows us how tests of faith deepen our...

What if joy isn’t found in having more, but in giving more? This reflection challenges two common myths and reveals how generosity shapes a fuller,...