Posts with the tag “purpose”

The time is now, we must stop reducing the church to a recruitment agency, and instead embrace the full, biblical identity: The church exists for the glory of God, the worship of Christ, the holiness of His people, and the proclamation of His gospel.  Read More

We are now witnessing a quiet crisis in churches across the world—those who once stood on stages with confidence have disappeared behind curtains of confusion and disillusionment. They “felt called.” They were platformed early. They were handed microphones, titles, and trust. But somewhere along the line, they tapped out. The weight was too much. The warfare was unexpected. The yoke that was supposed to be “easy” felt unbearable, because it had never truly been given by Christ.  Read More

Have you noticed how often Scripture leaves people unnamed? The woman with the alabaster jar. The man born blind. The thief on the cross. The widow with two mites. The woman at the well. No carefully curated list of “who I am.” Just fragments. Encounters. Moments of divine interruption. And that was enough. Their names are not forgotten because they are unimportant. Their names are forgotten because they were never the point.  Read More

There is a deep and relentless ache within the human soul—a yearning that propels men to etch their names into stone, to chase the ever-fading applause, to strain toward the assurance that they matter. This is no mere cultural impulse but an ancient cry, echoing from Babel to the latest viral post. We are creatures who long to be seen, known, and remembered. And yet, here is the paradox: the more fiercely we grasp for significance through self-exaltation, the more elusive it becomes.  Read More

The tragedy of misplaced position is not just personal; it is collective. It is the church, the community, the family that suffers when someone remains where they were never meant to be. But the beauty of realignment is that when you step into your actual calling, you free others to do the same.   Read More

As we live out our calling, may we not seek recognition for the sake of recognition, nor settle for mediocrity when God has called us to excellence in the areas He calls us to. Let us pursue a life of humility that honors God, working not for the fleeting applause of man but for the eternal reward that comes from faithful stewardship.  Read More

How often do we measure success by what someone else is doing? We are surrounded by expectations, standards, and a culture that tells us to follow the patterns of others to find fulfillment. However, God does not operate this way. His call on our lives is specific, unique, and entirely our own.  Read More

God’s call to the Israelites to take possession of the Promised Land was not just an invitation to kick back and soak up the milk and honey. It was a charge to step into their divine inheritance through obedience, courage, and spiritual tenacity. For us today, possessing the proverbial “promised land” is laying hold of all God has in store by embracing the opportunities and challenges before us with the same valiant spirit.  Read More

Ever had one of those days, months, or even years where you wondered, “God, what in the world are You doing? This does not look anything like the vision You gave me!”  Read More

Though God has a purpose for each life, His flawless timing clashes with our impatient longing for instant visibility and elevation. Psalm 27:14 (ESV) exhorts, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage.”   Read More

Our choices and our legacies ripple forward long after we are gone. Together, may we set aside lesser ambitions and distractions to fully embrace God’s glorious plans and purposes. Though they require sacrifice of personal comfort, in yielding we find they ultimately exceed our wildest dreams.  Read More

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to a life of purpose, one focused on building God’s Kingdom by making disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). However, the temptation often arises to become complacent and settle into a comfortable Christian bubble, disconnected from the spiritual vitality required to effectively advance the very mission that Christ has entrusted His Church.  Read More

Beloved child of God, the time has come to shed all that holds you back and take your place as an activated ambassador of Christ’s Kingdom. Though you feel weak, His strength is made perfect in you. You have been divinely gifted and empowered for this moment—to shine the hope of Christ amid gathering darkness.  Read More

Focus forms the thread that weaves divine purpose into each moment of life. Yet amid distractions, upholding attentiveness to God’s priorities demands ongoing realignment.  Read More

He is the God of the great and the small, even down to the smallest of details. Scripture confirms that we are of much greater value than birds! Therefore, God will provide what we need each day if we seek His kingdom first.  Read More

Scripture reveals our core identity is found in bearing the imago Dei – the image of God. “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Genesis 1:27 (ESV; draw a parallel with Genesis 5:1-2 and James 3:9) powerfully affirms that God intricately fashioned humans in His likeness, setting us apart as His sacred masterpieces.  Read More

In our journey of faith, we firmly uphold the belief that every Christian is uniquely gifted and purposefully called. Guided by the words of Peter, who affirms that we are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9, ESV), we affirm that no believer stands as a mere observer. Rather, each one of us possesses a vital role, a place to contribute and shine, regardless of the platform.  Read More

Measuring success and significance in ministry requires a shift in our perspective.  Read More

I'm not going to pretend that I have all the answers, not even for a moment! I've lived long enough walking with God to understand more each day that, the more I learn about Him, the less I realize I actually know about everything. It's not that I've become 'dumber', but richer in my faith and humbled by the revelation of all that our God is and all that He has for us, His people. He never ceases ...  Read More