Tag Archives: calling

Facing Change – Part 2 – 2 Kings 2:1-15

Change or transition is hard, but we can face it bravely with God’s help. The transition in leadership from Elijah to Elisha reminds us to be ready for change, to depend on the Holy Spirit, and to courageously take up … Continue reading

Posted in Elijah & Elisha - A Tale of Two Prophets | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Facing Change – 1 Kings 19:19-21

Change or transition is hard, but we can face it bravely and powerfully with God’s help. The transition in leadership from Elijah to Elisha reminds us that we can be obedient to what God is calling us to do without … Continue reading

Posted in Elijah & Elisha - A Tale of Two Prophets | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

God is Calling – Jeremiah 1

God knew you, as he knew Jeremiah, long before you were born or even conceived. He thought about you and planned for you. When you feel discouraged or inadequate, remember that God has always thought of you as valuable and … Continue reading

Posted in Jeremiah - A People in Crisis | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Divided Church – 1 Corinthians 1

Jesus, yes! The church, no!”  It was a popular slogan among young people in the ’60s.  They certainly could have used it with sincerity in Corinth back in a.d. 56, because the local church there was in serious trouble. Sad … Continue reading

Posted in A Church in Crisis - 1 Corinthians | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments