That fall, there was a men’s retreat scheduled out by the ocean. I signed up and got a group of guys together and we drove out in our family minivan. A great time to talk and learn more about each other before getting to the hotel. That first night was incredible as we worshipped, heard … Continue reading Stepping up and stepping out…God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called
As I ask these questions a few stories come to which each came with their own lessons. Once God called me to join a HOA that consisted of over ten thousand people and to get involved in the community I did. The He called me to step up into the role of president of the … Continue reading Ever been called to stop or step out? Ever been in a position of high visibility and effectiveness and then have it taken away?
What if you were being threatened? What if you had been chased? What if they were trying to kill you? What if there was a call to lead? What if there was a call to face the liars? What if there was a call to face the deceivers? What if you were asked to challenge … Continue reading Faith to do what God has called you to do! (The Bible’s Impact on History and Philosophy [Feb 7])
I remember a time when I was called to step up and become the president of a homeowners association for a community of over 10,000 people. I remember resisting and fighting against the call because I didn’t feel I was qualified to be able to do it. I remember finding excuses why I couldn’t and … Continue reading Do you remember a time when you were called to step up?
Never give-up because you are facing or in a storm, just realize and remember how to respond. Ever noticed hard it is to see where you are going in the midst of the storm? Discovered how living in the midst of a storm brings fatigue and weariness? Storms can come out of nowhere, but God … Continue reading Never give-up: Storms are natural! Is your response to them?
Can you think of the various times God has called you to step up and step into something for His purposes? Did you answer the call and complete the good works He planned in advance for you to accomplish? Are you in the midst of one of them but haven’t gotten started or made much … Continue reading Commissioning: What purpose and task have God given you?
Ever consider that being happy today is a choice? Are you alive? You have a reason to be happy. With the joy of the Lord as our strength, no matter what happens we can say Happy Today, no matter what day it is. We can’t control what others do or say but we can control … Continue reading Happy Monday! Joy of the Lord is my strength.
When God calls, how will you respond? Will you answer and receive the commission? Will you step up and step into what God has planned for you? What if God called you to step up and step into being: I learned with the first adventure that if God calls me to it, He’ll get me … Continue reading Call is coming in… Answer it? Voicemail? Block it?
Ever had God prompt you to do something? Ever obeyed immediately? Ever resisted because you felt unqualified? Ever asked clarifying questions? Do you remember how it played out? God is gracious and patience. Consider the story of Gideon and his response and how God not only confirmed the calling through the fleece experiments but also … Continue reading It’s best to go it God’s Way!
I remember how when my wife and I were saved God put jetpacks on our backs to help us get up to speed and positioned to serve. We were a small family back then and started to serve in various ministries like women’s ministries, MOPS (Mother’s of Pre-Schoolers), Worship and Arts – Creative team, men’s … Continue reading Serving together – How to grow closer together.
How about during the COVID years, did you feel like you needed an escape or a way out? Ever felt like you were being mistreated because of your past or your heritage and looked to escape? Ever felt abused and needed to escape? Ever felt misunderstood and started looking for a way out, an exodus? … Continue reading Ever felt you wanted or needed to escape? Exodus?
Do you remember what it was that got you started? What the motivation was for stepping up or stepping into it? Why do you care about kids? Why do you care about abused, abandoned, and neglected kids? Why do you care to go to camp? Why do you care to run camps? What is your … Continue reading So why are you doing it? What are your motives?
As I wake up this morning I know that God has more for me as He’s not done with me yet. He has people He wants me to touch with the love of Jesus. He has people He wants me to impact with compassion and care. He has people He wants me to share Jesus’ … Continue reading He’s not done with me yet!
When calls you to something you should just do it. When God calls you to do something you should just do it. I know from my own experiences that isn’t always an easy task because the call may not be easy to do. I know from my own experiences that if God calls you to … Continue reading Do you realize the similarity of response between when God calls and Nike?
As today begins and reflecting on a conversation I had yesterday about what God can do and will do if we will just answer His call. Be it the time when I was at a men’s retreat and felt God calling me to step up and get involved in my community by joining the homeowners’ … Continue reading Will you answer the call from God even if you don’t feel qualified?
As the week draws to a close and my morning exercise time and reading are done. The word that came to my mind was catalyst as the book I am reading/reviewing triggered something in me. It kindled up thoughts of my childhood and the word “Gentle Giant” is now bouncing around in my head. It … Continue reading Catalysts…
What motivates you? What leads you? What directs you? What controls you? Are you willing to speak the truth in love, even when it is hard? Are you willing to speak the truth, even when it means confessing that you did something wrong? Are you willing to let God know all of you? Are you … Continue reading Where is your heart at?
As consider today and the future we head towards, I consider the past and the pendulum of life that I have seen where people swing towards God and then they walk away from God. I consider how when people forget the things of the past they aren’t drawn to God and then sway away from … Continue reading Those Who Do Not Learn History Are Doomed To Repeat It.
Ever been in a situation where you were called to do something that was supper important? Did you know then or did you find out later? Ever been in a situation where you were called to do something dangerous? Did you know then or did you find out later? Will take up the call even … Continue reading What would you do if you were asked to do something super important?
Do you realize He isn’t basing it on external appearance? Do you realize that He isn’t basing it on how smart you are? Do you realize that He isn’t basing it on how strong you are? Ever considered the state of your heart? Ever considered the state of your mind? Ever considered the state of … Continue reading Do you know what God is looking for in a leader?
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