Promotion

I was in student ministry for 20 years and I had some opportunities come my way that might have been perceived as a promotion.  There are some promotions that give you a title and a “bump” in pay. There other promotions that give you more responsibilities with no increase in pay. In student ministry, the…

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Giant Killer

I think most everyone knows that David was known as the giant killer. He was a young guy when he went head to head (no pun intended) with Goliath of Gath. Evidently there were more giants in Gath where Goliath was from. In one particular battle, Goliath’s brother was killed by one of David’s men.…

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Contend & Defend

I’m not sure I’d made a good litigation attorney. You must be “quick on your feet” to defend your position. I’ve learned that I need to lean into discernment and clear thinking before responding in certain situations. I have been a Christ follower for a long time and I’ve not been challenged about my faith.…

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Defend & Rescue

  I remember when I was a kid, I wanted to be in law enforcement. I wanted to protect and defend others. I also went through a period of wanting to be in the military. I wanted to be part of the world class armed forces of the USA. I wanted to defend our country…

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Contend Close By

I have never considered myself much of a fighter. I have learned that I will fight when pushed into a place where that is my only option. There are some people who choosing to fight is their first option. Some people even pick a fight with people who were on their side or in nearly…

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Vengeance

  The word carries with it “punishment or retribution exacted for an injury or a wrong”. Unfortunately I see this a lot in our culture where someone wants vengeance or revenge upon another. This can be quite ugly and sometimes out of control. The Lord has not forgotten what the people of Midian had done…

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