Posts with the tag “seeking”

Starting at Home
by Ed Newton on March 2nd, 2024
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - Matthew 6:33    As believers, there is something we all must understand: while we have a desire to fix the big issues and make a real difference for Christ, that difference doesn’t actually start with those big issues. They start with us. Before we get to the big stuff, it starts at home. God wa...  Read More
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Starting at Home
by Ed Newton on March 2nd, 2024
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - Matthew 6:33    As believers, there is something we all must understand: while we have a desire to fix the big issues and make a real difference for Christ, that difference doesn’t actually start with those big issues. They start with us. Before we get to the big stuff, it starts at home. God wa...  Read More
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Divine Delays in Careers
by Ed Newton on January 21st, 2024
"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” - Proverbs 16:3   In our fast-paced world, the desire for career advancement often clashes with God's call for patience. Hebrews 11:25, showcasing the wisdom of Moses, reminds us that choosing immediate satisfaction over God's timing can have enduring consequences. This truth extends to our careers, where impatience may lead us do...  Read More
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Leading with Courage: Making Tough Choices
by Ed Newton on September 29th, 2023
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9 (NIV)   As a leader, you will inevitably encounter moments when tough decisions must be made. These choices can be daunting, but remember that God has equipped you with the strength and courage to lead with wisdom and compassion. Consid...  Read More
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Choosing What Matters Most
by Ed Newton on July 24th, 2023
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2   Life presents us with countless choices, often pitting what we want most (God's way) against what we want in the moment (the world's way). It's a challenge we all face—choosing between tempo...  Read More
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Trusting God with Your Career
by Ed Newton on July 17th, 2023
"Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." - Proverbs 16:3   Careers can be filled with big questions, big decisions, and big aspirations. In the midst of it all, there is one constant source of guidance and assurance: trusting God with your career. Let's explore what it truly means to surrender your professional journey to His divine hands. Trusting God with your career b...  Read More
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Living Desperately for God in Everything We Do
by Ed Newton on June 14th, 2023
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." - Matthew 6:33 (NIV)   As believers in Christ, we often talk about being "desperate for God," but what does that really mean in our day-to-day lives? How does being desperate for God change the way we approach our daily tasks and routines? To be desperate for God means that we are seeking Him abo...  Read More
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Has God Disrupted Your Life?
by Ed Newton on September 6th, 2022
“Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship. He said, ‘I came naked from my mother’s womb, and I will be naked when I leave. The Lord gave me what I had, and the Lord has taken it away. Praise the name of the Lord!’ In all of this, Job did not sin by blaming God.” - Job 1:20-22   Are you in a season of disruption? Has God disrupted the state ...  Read More
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