Tag Archives: God-given vision

Pick Up Your Cross

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Success

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

For those of you who’ve been following along: Congratulations! We’re spent an entire season of Wednesdays exploring what it means—and what it takes—to pursue a God-given vision. And I hope that, in the process, you’ve gained a deeper understanding of … Continue reading →

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

“Here’s a test to see if your mission in life is finished—if you’re still alive, it’s not.” —A.W. Tozer Over the last few months of Mondays, we’ve explored gifts, talents, and passions—the hands and hearts God has given each of … Continue reading →

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So, How Are YOU Doing?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

We’ve spent the last few Wednesdays looking at various challenges we’ll face in walking out the vision God’s given us for ministry, and our reactions to those challenges. But even when we don’t run into major issues, we can still … Continue reading →

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You’re WHAT?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Over the course of this Wednesday series on developing a God-given vision, we’ve talked about how to deal with setbacks and failures. We’ve also talked about how to deal when nothing much is happening at all. Now, we’re going to … Continue reading →

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Patience, My Dear

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

What’s the longest time you’ve ever spent waiting for something? How did you handle the wait? What did you learn from it? In recent Wednesdays, we’ve taken the time to remember that God is still in the mission He’s put … Continue reading →

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Grow, Team!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

What’s your favorite team or organization? Why? (And hey, who doesn’t love a team with a mascot that looks, and frankly acts, like Barney’s deformed brother? –>) What’s the best team, organization, or group you’ve been a part of? What … Continue reading →

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Failure IS an Option—Just Not the Final One

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Since there’s more reading than usual today, let’s ease you in with a nice movie clip, from the movie October Sky. There’ll be another clip later on, but for now, think about this:  • What relation do you see between … Continue reading →

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Follow ME?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Think about a time when you had to do something brand-new that you thought you already understood—for instance, a move to a new town, a new job, or a new church. What skills and experiences were you able to use … Continue reading →

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Sharing the Vision

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Think about a time when you couldn’t “see the big picture”—a painful time that something positive came out of, or a promise you had to wait for, for example. How did you handle the waiting? And what was it like … Continue reading →

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