Tag: Matthew 4:19
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Don’t Be Embarrassed if You’re Still Looking for Your Calling – Matthew 4:19
Sometimes as followers of Jesus we struggle with understanding our calling. We might wonder why we aren’t more successful in our efforts or why we no longer find them fulfilling. What we once excelled at may have changed. Have we missed our calling? In my thirties I knew I was made to be a mother.…
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What did Jesus Say? – Matthew 4:19
In the 1990s “What would Jesus do” and WWJD became a fad in local youth groups. The phrase sounded right-on, because following Jesus’ example makes sense. After all, he is the Son of God. He lived and died in obedience to the Father. But there’s a problem. Something about it has bothered me for a long time, so this morning I did…
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Parenting Tip #3 – Be a Follower
Parenting is the most rewarding and challenging job I can imagine, and to me it’s a perfect example of what a lifelong learner looks like. Follow Jesus “And he (Jesus) said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men’” (Matthew 4:19 ESV). When Jesus invited the fishermen to follow him, he…
