Tag Archives: God-given vision

You’re WHAT?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Carl Simmons

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 Carl Simmons

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 Carl Simmons

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 Carl Simmons

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 Carl Simmons

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 Carl Simmons

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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Can I Pray for You?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Carl Simmons

Over the last several Wednesdays, we’ve been exploring  what it takes to develop a God-given vision. We’re a point this series now, or will be soon, when it’s time to share what God’s been putting on our hearts, so others … Continue reading →

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Of Course My Family Supports This… DON’T They?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Carl Simmons

When have you told your family about something you really wanted to do—but they didn’t (and/or didn’t want you to do either)? How did that work out? What might have helped them—or you—make the right decision? Sometimes we look back … Continue reading →

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Counting the Gain

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Carl Simmons

We continue our series on God-given vision today. And it’s been awhile since I’ve used a Lord of the Rings clip, so let’s fix that. As you watch, put yourself in this scene and think about the mission you’re feeling called … Continue reading →

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That Was You, God… Right?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Carl Simmons

When have you done something believing it’s what God wanted, then later realized it wasn’t? What happened? (Ignore the embarrassment you’re feeling right now—just process it.) Looking back now, what really motivated you? It’s pretty easy to get caught up … Continue reading →

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