God’s Word teaches us to ‘do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith’ (Galatians 6:10). A major way to show godly love is to give comfort and spiritual, emotional, and physical support to anyone going through a serious trial or who has been the victim of a tragedy. It’s vital that we learn the simple ways to do this plus what not to do, such as repeating simplistic shallow platitudes that often are only half-true and are more discouraging than encouraging. Attentive and empathetic listening is more important than what we say. Whatever we do say should be biblically accurate and from our hearts.

Don Hooser

United Church of God Pastor

Don Hooser is a minister for the United Church of God. He and his wife Judy live in his home in McKinney, Texas, during the winter months and in her home in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, during the summer months. His wife Elsie died in August 2020 and he married Judy on January 1, 2022.  Mr. Hooser graduated in 1963 from Southern Methodist University with a degree in mechanical engineering, and graduated in 1966 from Ambassador College, Big Sandy, Texas.  For most of the time since then he served as a church pastor.