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Tag Archives: serving God
Missions; February 14, 2021
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 islands, ministry in Japan, missionaries, missions, power, racism, religion, serving God, sharing the Gospel
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Outcome; February 10, 2021
Isaiah 49:4 But I said, “I have labored to no purpose; I have spent my strength in vain and for nothing. Yet what is due me is in the Lord’s hand, and my reward is with my God.” Various passages … Continue reading
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Tagged burnout, faith, God's faithfulness, outcomes, representing Christ, rewards, serving God, trusting God
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Fulfillment of Prophecy; February 6, 2021
Isaiah 11:12 He will raise up a banner for the nationsand gather the exiles of Israel;He will assemble the scattered people of Judahfrom the four quarters of the earth. I don’t think most people have any awareness of the fact … Continue reading
Pastoral Income; January 18, 2021
Leviticus 23:20 The priest is to wave the two lambs before the Lord as a wave offering, together with the bread of the firstfruits. They are a sacred offering to the Lord for the priest. I had known it as … Continue reading
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Tagged giving to God, God's provision, offerings, receiving from God, serving God, wealth
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Course of Action; January 3, 2021
1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. To me this verse strikes a very good balance between the reality that … Continue reading
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Tagged active faith, balance, faithfulness, grace, mental vs. physical, obedience to God, passivity, rewards, serving God, spiritual growth
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God’s Gifts; November 30, 2020
Ephesians 3:2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you. What follows this verse is something that was shocking to Jews and perhaps surprising to Gentiles, that, as it says in … Continue reading
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Tagged being blessed, gifting, God's gifts, serving God, sharing God's grace, transmitting blessings, work
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Purpose; November 29, 2020
Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. I couldn’t begin to count all the people I’ve dealt with who have worried over what … Continue reading
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Tagged children of God, gifting, goals, jobs, motivation, purpose, serving God, tasks, The Purpose Driven Life, type A personality
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Differing Ministries; November 23, 2020
Galatians 2:8 For God, who was at work in the ministry of Peter as an apostle to the Jews, was also at work in my ministry as an apostle to the Gentiles There is actually a very important principle in … Continue reading
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Tagged differences, discernment, gifts, ministry, relationships, serving God, The Body of Christ
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People-pleasing; November 22, 2020
Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. This is … Continue reading
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Tagged approval, fear, offending, serving God, speaking the truth in love, spiritual growth
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God’s Provision; November 19, 2020
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. This passage as a whole has … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, focus, giving, God's ownership, God's provision, needs, priorities, serving God, stewardship, tithing
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