It wasn’t until my mid-40’s that I awoke to a deeper understanding of full surrender in the area of one’s vocation. ♦ Many years ago a pastor at our church speaking to a group of men on the topic of… Read More ›
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Pilgrims’ Process
Acknowledging that their purpose was to glorify God, the Pilgrims had a clear vision and staked their very lives on following it. ♦ I heard some late night comedy shows conduct “Man on the Street” interviews about Thanksgiving. Some people… Read More ›
Essentials for Grandchildren
As grandparents, it’s not simply that “you get to spoil them and then give them back.” It’s so much more than that. ♦ Now I get it. We really don’t fully grasp or appreciate the value and significance of being… Read More ›
Mentor Max
Mentoring is common in circles of business and faith. Max Rondoni was a mentor to me on biblical study and personally walking with Jesus. ♦ It’s been almost 5 years since I last spoke to Max. For almost 20 years he… Read More ›
Punting to Win
Losing is winning in the Christian faith. Are you willing to lose for the sake of Christ? ♦ In sports, a punt is a kick in which the ball is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground. In the context… Read More ›
The Sower and the Vine
What we do and how we are “deployed” in this world is really a function of our response to the Word of God. ♦ Deployment. Several years ago this word was puzzling to me as I was hearing this term used… Read More ›
A Singular Calling
One’s calling is often confused with vocation or life purpose and path in worldly terms. This is actually a great distortion that has led many people astray. ♦ There is but one calling: His calling, His purpose. Yes, you may be… Read More ›
Joshua, Decisions and Devotion
While intentions are noble and we yearn to be obedient, it is common to succumb to choices in life that are not of God or consistent with His Word. ♦ Joshua led the people of God, the Israelites, into the… Read More ›
“Layman” in the Marketplace
There should really be no distinction between a marketplace Christian and a marketplace minister. In truth, ministry happens, or should happen, every day in the marketplace ♦ The Marketplace and Ministry Throughout civilized societies the marketplace has been closely aligned with… Read More ›
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