Posts with the tag “serving”

"And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." - Ephesians 4:11-12Not everyone is a natural-born leader, and that's perfectly okay. But there comes a time when God entrusts us with leadership responsibilities in the spaces He has called us to. Whether it's in our families, work...  Read More

"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." - Philippians 2:3-4    Selflessness isn’t always easy. Our natural tendency is to think about our own needs, desires, and goals. But God calls us to a different way of living—one that puts others first...  Read More

“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus. He will be great and be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end” (Luke 1:31). When we are given a mission, we often have this romanticized picture in our h...  Read More

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality” (Romans 12:9-13).   During a life-or-death situatio...  Read More