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Tag Archives: calling
Foreign Missions; November 9, 2022
Isaiah 66:19 “I will set a sign among them, and I will send some of those who survive to the nations–to Tarshish, to the Libyans and Lydians (famous as archers), to Tubal and Greece, and to the distant islands that … Continue reading
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Tagged calling, missionaries, missions, preaching, W. O. Carver, William Carey, witnessing, Zinzendorf
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Being Used by God; July 16, 2022
1 Samuel 2:1 Then Hannah prayed and said:“My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. God works with imperfect people and imperfect … Continue reading
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Tagged bring available to God, calling, Hannah, human imperfection, motives, needing God, pride, repentance, submitting to god, truisms, wealth
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Focus on Jesus; July 1, 2022
Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. The writer of Hebrews was certainly Christ-centered. 12:2 is the more famous verse to say what … Continue reading
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Tagged calling, focus, Hebrews, holiness, prayer, priorities, the Bible, thinking about Jesus
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Family; June 23, 2022
1 Timothy 3:5 If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church? I’ve always been struck by this enormously practical verse. It’s certainly not impossible for a single person to … Continue reading
Fellowship with Christ; January 20, 2022
1 Cor 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. It has been pointed out by many people that the church in Corinth had many problems, but Paul started his letter … Continue reading
Women in Ministry; January 19, 2022
Romans 16:1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. In reading through this great list of names I was quite struck with how many women there are, starting with Phoebe. In her case, … Continue reading
Leaders; September 29, 2021
Acts 13:1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. There are a number of things about the early … Continue reading
Assignments; September 14, 2021
John 18:11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” John doesn’t record Jesus’ agonized prayer about this “cup,” but at the time he wrote that was already circulating through … Continue reading
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Tagged assignments, calling, faithfulness, good works, importance, obedience to God, perspective, serving God, spiritual growth
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Apostles; December 17, 2020
Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness. Paul was very aware of his apostleship, but we tend to … Continue reading
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Tagged apostles, authority, calling, commission, missionaries, representing Christ, responsibility, self image, sent by God
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Christian Living; December 1, 2020
Ephesians 4:1-3 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to … Continue reading
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Tagged calling, gentleness, humility, love, patience, peace, perfectionism, Pogo, pride, spiritual couch potatoes, unity, Walt Kelly
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