Gifted and Called to Serve
Every believer has a role in the kingdom of God. by Stephen R. Clark When God instructed Moses and the Israelites to build the tabernacle,…
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Necessary Reorientations
by Whaid Rose The history of the world has turned on ideas. From those of ancient philosophy to modern science, and from the American experiment…
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Minister Like Barnabas
Learning about a life of service from a model believer. by Caroline S. Cooper The book of Acts, Luke’s historical narrative, details the mission and…
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Serving Others or Self?
Being the visible hands and feet of Jesus. by Jamin Teran When someone is asked at church, “What is your gift?” ninety percent of the…
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Serving in Obscurity
Not always glamorous but always God glorifying. by Denise Kohlmeyer Not all of us can be upfront pastors, worship leaders, or talented musicians — those…
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Pastors Without a Temple
by Oscar Mata Several weeks ago, someone asked me to visit one of their friends who was hospitalized. The patient was a man over seventy…
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At His Feet
Learning the meaning of true service. by Dr. David R. Downey Speaking to a class recently while discussing the office of deacon in the church,…
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Servant, Slave, Savior
by Bonita Jewel Hele “Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased” (Matthew 12:18). When my younger…
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The Great Mailbox Debacle
A personal lesson in humility. by Sarah Schwerin The day was perfect. From my home office window, the midday sun shone on the bushes out…
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Reflecting Sunset
The woods are gray — a drear, tangled hash Like an old mouse nest, flimsy, dry — Tinder turning to ash. Such am I. Brittle…
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