Paul J. Pastor

Paul J. Pastor is editor-at-large of Outreach, senior acquisitions editor for Zondervan, and author of several books. He lives in Oregon.

Albert Tate: Reconciliation Starts With Empathy—Part 1

“The very act of the incarnation is a grand gesture of empathy. Before he saved us, Christ empathized with us.”

Albert Tate: Extra-Mile Love—Part 2

“If we’re going to stand eternally at the throne, we ought to be able to sit now at the table.”

Andrew Peterson: Encountering the God of the Garden—Part 1

“Everyone was talking about how Jesus died on the cross to save me from my sins, but the elephant in the room was why?”

Andrew Peterson: Present in Creation—Part 2

“The presence of God is real. All of creation proclaims his handiwork. But we must fight to pay attention.”

Rebecca McLaughlin: A Curious Faith—Part 1

“There are a lot of things that look like roadblocks to faith, but if you look more closely, they become signposts to Jesus.”

Rebecca McLaughlin: Presenting Truth With Humility—Part 2

“We can’t actually share the gospel while holding onto our pride. Too often we think we’re defending Jesus when in fact we’re defending ourselves.”

Rich Villodas: Deeply Formed—Part 1

“The Christian life is not just going to heaven when we die, but having the very life of Christ formed in us.”

Rich Villodas: Living in the Center of God’s Presence—Part 2

“Who we are in Christ is the most important gift we have to give.”