Posted in work on Aug 11th, 2015
One morning, you hear the voice of the Lord calling you to take a few days off from work to go do something ministry-related.
Your heart and soul are convinced that this is the right thing to do because of the anticipated benefit for the Kingdom.
It might be a short-term missions trip to help dig a […]
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Posted in blessings on Apr 10th, 2015
The path to success is narrow.
The Bible says so.
Here’s what God told Joshua about how to be successful.
“Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this […]
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Posted in humility on Mar 27th, 2015
If your job is going well, be careful.
If your health is good, be careful.
If your family relationships are strong and smooth, really be careful.
The fact is that we’ve all got to be very careful when our lives are going very well.
God said so.
For if we carelessly lose sight of the […]
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Posted in testimony on Jan 15th, 2015
Here’s what was included in my daily Bible reading:
“Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32-33)
Is the first sentence above evident in your life?
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Posted in influence on Dec 30th, 2014
The last book of the Old Testament is rich with relevant counsel for Christians.
A couple of verses in chapter 2 of Malachi are of particular interest since they describe what I know God has called me to do.
And not just because I’m a pastor.
These are words that describe the ministry to which God as called […]
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