We don’t speak of it in polite conversation. We don’t think of it as a spiritual topic. No seeker climbs to the top of a mountain in the Himalayas to ask a Guru about it. Wall calendars with photos of sunsets and rainbows will never feature a poetic line on this theme. Yet, Jesus spokeContinue reading “That One Distasteful Subject. Isaiah 48:17.”
Tag Archives: Purpose
No Small Parts. Matthew 25:23.
Actors like to say, “there are no small parts, only small actors.” It’s a great bit of encouragement: do your best, even if you have a small part, or no part. If you’re an extra in the crowd scenes, be the best extra you can be. If you’re riding the bench, do it well. IfContinue reading “No Small Parts. Matthew 25:23.”
REJECTED. Mark 12:10-11.
“All of the other reindeer” reject Rudolf because of his freakish nose—then he saves Christmas. And the Ugly Duckling is ugly and awkward and the ducklings reject him. But he grows up to be a SWAN. Abraham Lincoln is similar: critics mocked his appearance, calling the tall, skinny man “the unlikely cross between a windmillContinue reading “REJECTED. Mark 12:10-11.”
PURPOSE. Matthew 12:39-40.
People who change careers many times may be struggling to find purpose. Same goes for young people who begin a course of study but lose interest before completing it. “I’ll be an EMT. No, a teacher. No, farmer. No, actor. No, maybe….” —They lack purpose. Do you know anyone who’s changed majors 4, 5, orContinue reading “PURPOSE. Matthew 12:39-40.”
What’s Your Mission Statement? Luke 4:18-19
Jesus knew His mission, His purpose. It was the first scripture He ever read publicly in His hometown synagogue. Do you remember it? THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR. HE HAS SENT ME TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES, AND RECOVERYContinue reading “What’s Your Mission Statement? Luke 4:18-19”
Dry Bones. Ezekiel 37:1-14.
Have you ever felt dead inside? Maybe that was how the Hebrews felt in Ezekiel 37. So God took Ezekiel out and showed him an entire valley filled with human bones as far as the eye could see. God asks “Can these bones live?,” and Zeke says, “Only you know.” So God tells him toContinue reading “Dry Bones. Ezekiel 37:1-14.”
Your Mind is a Garden.
YOU are the gardener. Pull up the weeds—the bad thoughts, and PLANT good, BIBLICAL thoughts. You will reap what you sow, that is, you will harvest what you plant. So plant God’s truth in your mind, so that you will harvest a great future with God. Here are some thoughts to plant in your mind:Continue reading “Your Mind is a Garden.”
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