Category Archives: Courage

Engaged

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Your Mission Matters

Our pastor was teaching a series called “Rules of Engagement.” Zane, my 10-year-old son, was drawing. I tapped his shoulder and gave him the pay-attention look. “But I’m not engaged,” he said –  Zane thought the series was about marriage! … Continue reading →

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i want to be on mission

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Your Mission Matters

You are on mission if your focus is on others instead of yourself – if you are compelled to share what you have received. You are on mission when trust in God propels you to a place way beyond your … Continue reading →

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Your Mission Matters

 I took this picture last month on my way back to Cuzco. The little guy had his hands full. His mom or his dad must have told him to pick up some corn stalks on the way home from school. … Continue reading →

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Glassy-eyed Christians

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Your Mission Matters

Today I was reminded of a story I came across about a year ago. People were pulled off planes, ushered out of the secure area, corralled into a jam-packed waiting area and re-screened at Newark Liberty International Airport. Why? A … Continue reading →

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Be Bold Today

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Your Mission Matters

David and Goliath is one of my favorite Bible stories. It is found in 1 Samuel 17. The Israelite army was on one hill; the Philistine army was on the opposite hill; there was a ravine between them. Neither army … Continue reading →

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