Many families are looking for a response to this darkness—a response to all of the tragedies, sin, confusion, evil, and division we see in our culture. Parents are looking for ways to disciple their children through it all, equipping them with a biblical response to this world. And as our children navigate these dark cultural waters, we can lead well, helping them avoid unhealthy responses to the world around them:
Read MoreIn 1527, Martin Luther ministered during an outbreak of the bubonic plague in Germany.
In 1665, Puritan preachers ministered during the Great Plague of London.
In 1854, Charles Spurgeon ministered during a cholera outbreak in London.
In 1918, American pastors ministered during the Spanish Flu epidemic.
And in 2020, the global church faces the Coronavirus pandemic.
As we walk through these uncertain times, we do so prayerfully. And what should we be praying for right now? Perhaps one of the Puritan preachers of the 17th century might lend us some insight for our prayers.
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