Author Archives: David J. Hall

About David J. Hall

I am a/an [1] Pastor, [2] Executive Coach, and [3 ] Leadership Consultant. I’m on sabbatical from full-time work due to health reasons, however I still minister as a guest speaker. Ministry involvement includes preaching and teaching in churches, at retreats (for men or women), at conferences, and in other venues. Writing is also a passion that has been developing over time. My life's passion is to grow in prayer, communion with our Heavenly Father. I love my God, I love my wife, and I love my life!

Transforming Local Churches into Harvesting Combines.

Posted on April 25, 2013

Every local church should be a contributing member of the global church, fulfilling the call of Christ [not only in being a place of discipleship, relationship, and training in the Word and Spirit, but] especially in the arena of becoming … Continue reading →

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Your Disability & The Greatest Work of God.

Posted on April 13, 2013

The greatest work that God desires and has planned in regard to your life is not to work through you, but within you. For sure, God does desire and has planned to work through you in some specific capacity for … Continue reading →

Posted in Character, Christian, desire, draw near to God, faithfulness, health, helpless, inspiration, integrity, Kingdom of God, living, love, ministry, our will, physically, pray, relationship, suffering, The Missional Christian, transformation, trustworthy, understanding, will of God | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Suffering for a Season, By God’s Will

Posted on March 14, 2013

I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 2000, that was 13 years ago. In 2006, about 7 years ago, I had reached such a level of pain and fatigue that I resigned from pastoring a church. I … Continue reading →

Posted in appeal to God, Circumstance, death, desire, draw near to God, health, humble, Jesus Christ, Joy In Trials, life, ministry, our will, pain, physically, poverty, pray, scripture, suffering, wealth, will of God | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Should Non-Catholic Christians Pray for the Pope?

Posted on March 13, 2013

Some non-Catholics have asked why the media is providing so much coverage of the new Pope, Pope Francis being his papal name. They don’t mind the coverage, they even find it interesting and historical. In answer to their question, I … Continue reading →

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The Whispers & Roars of a Pastor

Posted on February 26, 2013

“A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.” ~ Proverbs 19:12 Pastors, as leaders our words, our expressions, and the tones with which we communicate, they are felt by those … Continue reading →

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Maturing Faith, Goodness of God, and Tribulation

Posted on February 19, 2013

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” ~ John 16:33 A maturing, genuine faith is one … Continue reading →

Posted in altar, childlike faith, Circumstance, draw near to God, Freedom, Jesus Christ, Joy In Trials, life, love, nurture, our will, pain, pray, suffering, transformation, will of God, win | Tagged | 6 Comments

Happy New Year… er… Valentines Day

Posted on February 13, 2013

The transition from the year 2012 to 2013 is a blur in my memory. Perhaps this is a taste of what some NFL football players experience when they have their bell rung, when an opponent tackles (or should I say, … Continue reading →

Posted in altar, Bible study, draw near to God, emergency surgery, ER, health, Heart & Path Journal, Holy Spirit, It's Just Me, Joy In Trials, love, ministry, pain, physically, pray, relationship, study, suffering, Teresa, wife, worship | 2 Comments

Studying Zechariah & John

Posted on November 9, 2012

I just finished a study of the Old Testament book of Zechariah. While the book contains many levels of prophetic complexity, every chapter contains a handful of verses that stand out with a beautiful simplicity. If you have the opportunity, choose the … Continue reading →

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God’s Message to America

Posted on November 6, 2012

For many years I have held close to my heart and mentioned accordingly in my prayers for our nation this message from Paul’s letter to the church of the Galatians.  I believe it also serves as a message from our … Continue reading →

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Circumstance and Character

Posted on November 6, 2012

God cares very much about our circumstances, especially when our circumstances involve suffering.  But there is something that He cares about even more than our circumstances: its our character and its development.  Our circumstances will pass away sooner or later … Continue reading →

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