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Then, what is the real Holy Spirit?
Then, what is the real Holy Spirit?
Christianity is not just a religion but it is a way of Life. None of us could remain a Christian if it wasn't for someone, always with us, to help us thru this walk. Our understanding of Prophecy nor Scripture...
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Comparative Religion 101 – What They Won’t Tell You in That Class
Almost every four year liberal arts college has at least one comparative religions course. These courses are meant to touch the surface of each major religion and illustrate the basic differences or similarities. Are these courses effective, or...
Only Two Paths
Once upon a time, there was a retarded young man whose heart's desire was to go out on church visitation. One might wonder what good a retarded person could accomplish. But, it was decided to let him go. He walked up to a strange door, in a...
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...BEHOLD: The Prince of Persia...Get Ready for War with Iran
Behold: The Prince of Persia!…get ready for War with Iran By Doug Krieger A witch’s brew: The mixture of religion and politics. That’s precisely what this article has done! Scott Ritter’s analysis that the US is technically at war with Iran (as we...
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If I Were Called
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If I were called to teach,
I'd give it my best.
If I were called to preach,
I'd better pass the test.
If I were called to reach,
I'd do it with much zest.
If I were called to each,
I'd surely need some rest.
Mt. 11:29b
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We, often, hold high expectations for our spiritual leaders (as does God) to teach, minister, give guidance and direction, to be the example, live what they preach, and to be available, willing, and able to meet our need. We're truly blessed when we have such a person in our life.
However, were we to multiply our need by the entire membership of our church, we'd see that our expectation is somewhere between unrealistic and nearly impossible. Leadership often finds themselves between a rock and a hard place as, even for the most devoted of servants, there aren't enough hours in a day.
What a good thing it
would be were we to give something in return:
1.)to volunteer services to make their load easier.
2.)to not lean on them but upon God.
3.)to only ask for help when we can't find resolve.
4.)and, to try to become more like the expectations we have for our leaders.
Perhaps, then, we could begin impacting our world for Christ while allowing our leaders the same privileges we have ... to have a family and a life.
© by Joyce C. Lock
http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/
This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,
for non-profit ministering purposes.
About the Author
In addition to being a published author and poet, Joyce C. Lock created the religion column, "Christianity Made Simple" for Peru Daily Tribune, continues to write inspirational articles for area newspapers, and shares further in online and e-mail ministries.
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