Some say that following Jesus has a great "retirement plan" (i.e., talking about spending eternity with God). Let's be sure to not quit that work too early, though!
Tag: Service
Not a Conventional Slogan
Slogans usually don't include the downsides of signing up, but even suffering can be worth the cost under the right circumstances
Built to Last
Both a good materials and skilled labor are necessary to build something that will last through the storm
Sacred and Sensible Service
Within the church, spiritual service is successful when seeking (and following) God's wisdom
Sometimes, It’s Just Carrying Firewood
Sometimes, the most practical things are what the Kingdom of God needs
Cooking for a Crowd
When God asks us to do more than we can accomplish on our own, Jesus' example shows us how to act
The Truth Is Not Hard to Find
God did not make it difficult for us to find Him and learn about Him.
No Problem
Is it possible for simple acts of service to others to be "no problem"?
First Place is Already Taken
If we are never going to be in charge of Jesus' church, what drives us to keep doing our best?
Give of Your Best to the Master
Are our offerings acceptable to a holy God?
Numero Uno
Pop quiz: Who is the most important person in your church (other than Jesus, of course)?
Not Like the Others
Yes, none of us is just like the next person. However, the goal for each of us is fulfilling our individual purpose, not boring uniformity.
Freeloader
We can typically spot a freeloader, but what does the opposite of a freeloader look like?
Purpose
What if we set aside just one thing today to do something with a greater purpose?
The Business of the Church
How can we reconcile the structure of individual congregations with our personal ministry obligations?
What’s Not In It For Me?
Being part of a group of like-minded believers has a lot of advantages for us, but what does the rest of the world get out of it?
Those Who Sin Differently 