This month Sharon and I went home to Minnesota. My best friend Dr. Mike Fisher passed away intro the arms of Jesus. I was blessed to officiate the funeral service. Mike and I talked a lot on the phone and I would pray for him. Mike always said, “Thank you Dewey, you pray so wonderfully for me, in the love of Jesus.”

Why do I bring up my praying with Mike up? Because Pastors should always be about the business of Jesus, and the includes the end times. Be at the beside of folks that are passing into the arms of Jesus, comfort the family. Fear not Pastor, go forth with the gospel of Jesus Christ in love.

The Christian Post

By Jimmy Evans, Op-Ed Contributor 

First, many fear being labeled as sensationalistic or “doom and gloom” preachers. In a culture that prizes positivity and self-help messages, teaching about the Tribulation or the Antichrist might seem uncomfortably negative.

Others worry about controversy. With various interpretations of prophetic passages and timeline debates among sincere believers, some pastors prefer to avoid these topics altogether rather than potentially dividing their congregations. Many have seen how End Times teachings can become a source of unhealthy speculation or fear rather than hope and preparation.

Additionally, some pastors feel inadequately equipped to tackle prophecy’s complexities. Wrestling with the Bible’s apocalyptic imagery, complex timelines or ancient cultural contexts can be intimidating. The temptation is to stick with more straightforward passages and practical life applications. More Here

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