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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Servant

Are we learning how to serve the Jesus way?

September 2, 2022

Where does discontent and depression come from? Is it possible we understand that God wants us to do something and yet have …

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“Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” ~Jesus

May 2, 2022

Why this is important: Jesus wants us to accompany him. Jesus wants us to go where He has gone and …

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“Whoever would be first among you must be slave of all.” ~Jesus

February 19, 2022

And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. And Jesus called them to …

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How will we learn how to be a slave?

January 27, 2022

And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus called them to him and …

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“Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave.” ~Jesus

December 8, 2021

Jesus is clear about what is important. It is not about being a leader. It is not about who sits …

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Is Jesus the Messiah a servant? Is He the “suffering servant”?

September 19, 2021

The greatest of all Messianic prophecies in the Tanakh (the Hebrew Scriptures / the Old Testament) concerning the advent of …

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Is it a bad thing or a good thing for our families to take God seriously?

May 11, 2021

  It is a new day. Yesterday is gone. And we have a choice to make. Will I make it …

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Are you a servant-leader?

April 17, 2021

There is a lot being said, by “leaders”, about being servant leaders. I have a friend that has written a …

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What does Jesus think about servant-leaders? Is that what we are called to be?

February 16, 2021

Jesus isn’t enamored with our being a leader who serves. Jesus calls on us to be a servant or a …

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Are we slaves or servants? What does Jesus think?

January 12, 2021

Am I a slave or a servant? Yes! I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid, however, …

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Who should we obey?

June 12, 2020

My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. I am a slave to my Master Jesus. …

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“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.” ~Jesus

February 13, 2020

Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …

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“Let the senior among you become like the junior; let the leader act the part of the servant.” ~Jesus

June 27, 2019

It starts with an argument. Who is going to be the greatest. They were sincere. They all thought they would …

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What does faithfulness look like in serving others?

May 5, 2019

I am to do good to all people. I must be faithful to God’s goal to love my neighbor. I …

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What does Jesus teach about humility?

March 6, 2019

When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …

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“Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant.” ~Jesus

January 14, 2019

Jesus is clear. I am to be a servant. Jesus shows me the way. Jesus made himself a slave of …

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Gentleness – What is the example of Jesus?

October 26, 2018

I have a lot to learn from Jesus. Jesus is gentle and shows compassion. Jesus has compassion for those in …

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“Do not be called leaders; for One is your Leader, that is, the Messiah.” ~Jesus

August 24, 2018

Jesus isn’t enamored with my being a leader who serves. Jesus calls on me to be a servant or a …

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What does Jesus think of being a “servant leader”? Hint: Can you say “Argle Bargle”?

June 12, 2018

There is a lot being said, by “leaders”, about being servant leaders. I have a friend that has written a …

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“Who here qualifies for the job of overseeing the kitchen? A person the Master can depend on to feed the workers on time each day.” ~Jesus

April 4, 2018

Can Jesus depend on me? There have been many times where He couldn’t. I didn’t step up to the plate, …

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“If you understand what I’m telling you, act like it—and live a happy life.” ~Jesus

January 27, 2018

What is God’s goal for me? My job is to be a servant of God. That is it. There is …

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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'”  ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 18, 2018

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”  ~Martin Luther King, Jr. It is all …

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“Whoever wants to be great must become a servant. Whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave.” ~Jesus

January 11, 2018

Jesus is clear about what is important. It is not about being a leader. It is not about who sits …

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“I’ve come to start a fire on this earth! I’ve come to change everything, turn everything right side up!” ~Jesus

July 25, 2017

Jesus is radical. Jesus is the ultimate change agent. Jesus is the ultimate disruptor. Jesus upsets relationships. Jesus doesn’t make …

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"Take your stand with God’s loyal community and live, or chase after phantoms of evil and die." ~~King Solomon

August 6, 2014

There is a way to live and there is a way to die. Living comes from aligning myself with God …

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"If someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life." ~~Jesus

August 5, 2014

It happens all the time. Someone uses us for their own advantage. We get upset. It’s just not right. We …

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