Tag: god
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A Call and Purpose
Jesus looked at Simon, as Simon had just hauled in his greatest catch ever, and called him to “Come follow me.” Imagine, you’ve just pulled in the largest haul of your life. You’ll be able to fill the market place and make a great amount of money for your wife and extended family. You might…
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You Are Called
We have a portion of Scripture held dearly by most churches, at least in words. Jesus left this last command: “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation” (Mark 16:15). Matthew writes, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (28:19a). Who is Called to the Mission? The mistake of many Christians is believing…
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Serving is the Job
Leading The Flock When it comes to leading the flock people can choose to take on leadership positions for a variety of reasons. Some people get in to a leadership position out of selfish drives or at least focused more on ones self and not other we are leading. Others may take on leadership roles…
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Hog Farmer’s Tale
By Daniel Shipton (Based on Mark 5:1-20) I was out with Silas, Barnabas, and the ten other herders. It was time to move our pigs from the rally grounds up to the meadows on the hill. We worked for Titus Kohor—the wealthiest hay farmer in all of Decapolis. Last year, governors from five provinces bought…
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Look at the Blessings Not the Pain
Psalm 118:8-9: It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. Proverbs 17:17 17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Sometimes it can feel like the world is caving in on you, and…
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