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One would think that ministers should be among the most optimistic folks on the planet. However, from time to time, we suffer from the same disappointments and misgivings as everyone else. In the process of our ministries, we often have the chance to challenge our friends and fellow Christians to live out their faith in an active, unwavering manner. Unfortunately, no amount of wooing, begging and badgering will ever move some of God’s people off high center. On those occasions, our optimism is bound to take a bashing.

BUT THIS IS NOT ONE OF THOSE TIMES! As we mentioned in last week’s article,...