The Blessing
The Lord bless youand keep you,make His face shine upon youand be gracious to you.The Lord turn His face toward youand give you peace Amen. This blessing is recorded in Numbers 6:24-26. It was first…
The longest weekend of my life
Recently, I was faced with a decision to cancel some important organizational events due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The response of several people was, “We should not act out of fear.” I agreed, but also…
In Crisis, the Purpose Remains. The Method Changes.
Historically, adversity is a familiar experience for the church. It has come in many forms, yet the church remains strong and growing. This is due to the eternal purpose given to us by Jesus: to…
Being a Source of Peace and Stability
We are in a time of opportunity. In the midst of uncertainty, it may be easy to just shut down and wait for the storm to pass. But this is not the example set by…
Becoming What We Are Not Yet
This teaching is a continuation of an ongoing theme that seeks to set a foundation for discovering your purpose. It may sound repetitive, but it is meant to reinforce a very elusive concept that followers…
Listen to, Trust in, and Obey God’s Call
God speaks to us in words, and our responsibility as his creatures is to listen, to trust, and to obey those words… [this] is missing among many followers of Christ today. The result is a…
Sober Joy: A Lenten Prayer
Sober Joy. I like the steadiness that the term portrays. Someone who is described as having sober joy seems to be the type of person who is not phased by the shifting waters or the…
In What Am I Participating?
I am participating with God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, in the renewal of Creation. I am a messenger, delivering the proclamation of Jesus as our eternal king. The kingdom ruled by…
The Importance of a Caller
Beware of anything that competes with loyalty to Jesus Christ. The greatest competitor of devotion to Jesus is service for Him… The one aim of the call of God is the satisfaction of God, not…
Our Calling – Purpose and Breaking Away
Compiled by Scott Bodell Our primary call is a call to relationship with our Creator. You cannot be called to something without a caller calling you. If we are to follow a calling as human…
The Voice That Calls
We desire whatever we think is beckoning to complete us. The Call, p. 13 The question of completeness, identity, and purpose, is one we all ask. Who am I? What purpose do I serve? How…
Why “Finding My Purpose” is Such a Hot Topic
In his book, The Call, Os Guinness observes that for the highly modern parts of the world, these words from Søren Kierkegaard are particularly urgent: The thing is to understand myself, to see what God…