We all have a mission in life. For some the ability to live it out comes with much ease. But for others living out the mission comes with much personal struggle, vulnerability, and sacrifice. But no matter what may come remain focused on Jesus Christ Jonah was given a mission but chose Tarshish. Saul lived [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Are you risking it all?
Posted: February 16, 2012 in UncategorizedTags: Calling, Destiny, Oswald Chambers
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Jesus said in John 14:15, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” Keeping the commandments our Lord laid out for us is how we show him that we love him. He has outlined for us in the Bible the way we are to live. Within in each word he has spoken we find life, direction, [...]
Paint grace-grafitti on the fences…
Posted: February 11, 2012 in UncategorizedTags: Grace, Prayer, Psalms
As I read Psalms in The Message, I see David’s unique way of communicating to God through praise and prayer. Today I’m reading one of his prayers found in Psalm 17. He begins with, “Listen while I build my case, GOD, the most honest prayer you’ll ever hear.” David does not lack confidence as he [...]
Who are you facing?
Posted: February 10, 2012 in UncategorizedTags: Calling, Discipleship, Oswald Chambers, Worship
Day 19 of the devotional, “Living a Divinely Inspired Life,” found on YouVersion.com, asks a very thought-provoking question. If someone walked in your shoes for 24 hours, what would they learn about Christ? What do you think they would learn? I believe as Christians we have a responsibility to live our lives in a manner [...]
Are you in the midst of living out God’s plan for your life? For some the call has been a spectacular moment with God… a miraculous event. For me, His call has come in the quietness of my heart, revealed through the Bible, circumstances, and/or the encouragement of other Christians. The interesting thing for me about His call has [...]
There is nothing more important than our devotion to Jesus Christ. The most important thing we can do is to praise Jesus – in all things and situations we need to offer our praise to him. Once someone begins to hear that call, a suffering worthy of the name of Christ is produced. Suddenly, every ambition, [...]
