In the end, becoming a great servant for God has more to do with consistent humility and submission in small, insignificant moments than it does with waiting for God to open some magical door to opportunity. [Click title to read more.]
Tag: service
Go Beyond Thanks
In our current culture, seeing people - seeing individuals, recognizing them as valuable, recognizing them as loved by God, as unique, as special - is something a lot of us, even believers, don't have time for. [Click title to read more.]
New Installment Of Jonathan Study Now Available!
This week: if necessary, could you sacrifice even your dearest plans and expectations to fulfill the desires that God has for you? [Click title to read more.]
A Believer’s Guide To Saying No
Christians struggle with saying no: we often equate "no" with sin and true servanthood with saying yes to everything. Here's how to avoid that. [Click title to read more.]
The Jonathan Study Is Now Beginning!
Come and join my new six-week Bible study on Jonathan! [Click title to read more.]
This Holiday Season, You Have A Chance To Redefine Your Giving
May I suggest that you redefine your giving this year? Find a person, a family, a relationship that you can serve yourself, not just with material goods. Find a service that you can provide, yourself, to some people who might benefit from it. Get into the emotional and spiritual muck of serving, as well as the financial aspect. [Click title to read more.]
Honest Consideration Embraces Inconvenience
Treating each other the way we would treat Christ comes at a cost - the cost of our money, or our energy, or our time. And it should. [Click title to read more.]
Why Our Culture Undervalues Sacrifice
When I talk about undervaluing sacrifice, I'm talking about how we undervalue everyday sacrifice: the 90% of moments that involve giving up something not-so-big for something that not everyone agrees is really important. [Click title to read more.]
Serving Outside The Church
I do fear that as increasing activities encourage us to spend more and more time in the church building, our time in the world is shrinking. And that is a dangerous thing. Out in the world is where we will meet most non-believers; out in the world is where we can serve most non-believers. [Click title to read more.]
Look For Love Through The Viewfinder
Being behind a camera forces you to look at people differently. And it is a good practice for Christians to cultivate. [Click title to read more.]
Samaritan's Song 