How to Read Genesis 1–11: Asking Better Questions with C.S. Lewis

How to Read Genesis 1–11: Asking Better Questions with C.S. Lewis – “By understanding the nature and purpose of these chapters (an outcome achieved by asking the right questions), Christians today are strengthened to fight against temptation and to pursue our calling in the world as the people of God.”

Your Callings Are Too Big for You: Where to Find Strength for Today

Your Callings Are Too Big for You: Where to Find Strength for Today – “In all our efforts to serve Christ dutifully, we may not truly enjoy our all-generous, giving God, but instead run on the fumes of our own devotion and spiritual energy.”

Am I Called to Ministry?

Am I Called to Ministry? – Here are five tests to help measure calling to ministry and missions.

What Is God’s Highest Calling?

What Is God’s Highest Calling? – “What is God’s highest calling? No one profession or ministry. God’s highest calling for each person is to surrender themselves to Him for whatever He asks. He has a place and purpose for each of us.”

Speechless

Speechless – “Have you been overwhelmed by His calling? The task before you? How has the Lord sustained and encouraged in your time of need?”

Every Need Is Not a Call

Every Need Is Not a Call – “Jesus saw every need of every human being he encountered, yet he didn’t meet all of them. He followed the Father’s will, knowing when to say yes and when to say no, when to work and when to rest.”

Who Will ‘Stand in the Gap’?

Who Will ‘Stand in the Gap’? – “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.”

Looking for Your Role in God’s Kingdom? Start Here

Looking for Your Role in God’s Kingdom? Start Here – “There are four broad concepts that have helped steer the direction of my work and ministry. If you’re trying to find your role in serving the kingdom of God, remember these four things.”

You Called? 4 Considerations When Discerning the Call to Ministry

You Called? 4 Considerations When Discerning the Call to Ministry – “There are 4 widely recognized aspects to the biblical call to a teaching ministry…”

When You Spend Yourself for the Sheep

When You Spend Yourself for the Sheep – Thank you for praying for pastors.

Whatever Christ Commands He Gives

Whatever Christ Commands He Gives – “The pathways Jesus chooses to give us more of himself often begin with Jesus asking something from us.”

A Life Poured Out

A Life Poured Out – “The world scoffed—and still scoffs—at the blood of Christ poured out at the cross. How much more will they ridicule his followers for pouring out their lives for him?”

God Has Been Good

God Has Been Good – I was blessed today by this reflection on calling and God’s presence.

Am I Wasting My Life in a Secular Job?

Am I Wasting My Life in a Secular Job? – “Don’t assume that a change of location or a change of vocation will mean that you are more devoted to Christ.”

The Most Dangerous Job in the World

The Most Dangerous Job in the World – “Many want to be preachers and Bible teachers without realizing how dangerous a job it is.”

Unexpected Christian Heroes

Unexpected Christian Heroes – “As a leader of an international prison ministry, I hear stories every day of people inside prison and those released that many would consider unexpected heroes.” 

Four Ways Every Believer Can Live Sent

Four Ways Every Believer Can Live Sent – “Believing the gospel comes with an obligation to the gospel.”

So You Want To Be A Missionary?

So You Want To Be A Missionary? – “So you want to be a missionary; what should you do? This question has one easy answer; talk to your church leaders and tell them about it.”

When Jesus Says “Stay”

When Jesus Says “Stay” – “Christian, God may call you to foreign missions. But until then I know for a fact he has called you to domestic missions.”

6 Distinguishing Marks of a Call to Gospel Ministry

6 Distinguishing Marks of a Call to Gospel Ministry – Here are marks of “calling to ministry” from Martyn Lloyd-Jones.