What do we get anxious and troubled about?
Mary was paying attention to what Jesus was saying. Martha was busy serving Jesus. Martha got upset that Mary was …
Tag Archives: Service
Are we learning how to serve the Jesus way?
Where does discontent and depression come from? Is it possible we understand that God wants us to do something and yet have …
What is the outcome if we act on what Jesus commanded?
When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, …
Is it a bad thing or a good thing for our families to take God seriously?
It is a new day. Yesterday is gone. And we have a choice to make. Will I make it …
“And many others who were supporting them (Jesus and the disciples) from their possessions.” ~Luke
I have an obligation to support ministries that are spreading the good news of Jesus and making disciples. I don’t …
What does faithfulness look like in serving others?
I am to do good to all people. I must be faithful to God’s goal to love my neighbor. I …
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. It is all …
"You’re fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing." ~~Jesus to Martha
Mary was paying attention to what Jesus was saying. Martha was busy serving Jesus. Martha got upset that Mary wasn’t …
“You are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary.” ~Jesus
How often do I go about fussing? I get worked up over nothing. Worrying about how everything is going to get …
“Jesus commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition.” ~Stephen Colbert
This is so well said. Jesus challenges us to make a choice. Will we love the poor? Will we serve …
“A vocabulary of truth and simplicity will be of service throughout your life." – Winston Churchill
Truth can be spoken in many ways. We get to chose how to pair it. Winston Churchill learned that by …
“The same people who want 60 minute worship services rent 2 hour movies; watch 3 hour ballgames. It’s about our heart’s focus!” ~ J. Bull
Oh man, this cuts to the bone. What is our heart focused on? Why are we so impatient with God? …
What’s the point?
Questions are great. The right one can make a difference. Try aligning your life on where the focus is on “What is …
“How can I help?” ~Apostle Paul
Here is what Jesus did. He didn’t make it easy on himself by avoiding anything. Particularly when it came to …
“He that cannot obey cannot command.” ~Benjamin Franklin
Everyone focuses on “being in charge”. Leadership is the rage. Being a servant is the first order of business. If …
“Those of us who are strong and able in the faith need to step in and lend a hand to those who falter.” ~Apostle Paul
My oh my, there is some misguided thinking going on in this world. God has a goal for us. We …
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