We have control over our prayer life, our relationship with Jesus.
Francis ChanRead
A disciple is a disciple maker.
Interpretation
A true disciple not only follows but also helps others to follow.
This quote by Francis Chan emphasizes that being a disciple involves actively participating in the growth of others in their faith journey. It suggests that a genuine disciple should take on the responsibility of mentoring and guiding others, thus multiplying their impact and fostering a community of learners and leaders.
In practice
In a church sermon about building faith in the community.
We have control over our prayer life, our relationship with Jesus.
Don't fall into the trap of studying the Bible without doing what it says.
Our God listens to us. Our God is a living God. He's not a block of wood you made up that's not going to answer you. My God listens to me. He answers me.
...I don't have to worry about not meeting His expectations. God will ensure my success in accordance with His plan, not mine.
People who are obsessed with Jesus aren't consumed with their personal safety and comfort above all else. Obsessed people care more about God's kingdom coming to this earth than their own lives being shielded from pain or distress.
What evidence do you have that you know Jesus?
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An honest public servant can't become rich in politics. He can only attain greatness and satisfaction by service.
There has to be a way to redirect employee's driving ambition and to channel it more productively. There is. Create heroes in every role. Make every role, performed at excellence, a respected profession.
With the situation as gray as it could be, no one was more conspicuous in his calm presence of mind than Washington. They must be "cool but determined" he had told the men before the battle, when spirits were high. Now, in the face of catastrophe, he was demonstrating what he meant by his own example. Whatever anger or torment or despair he felt, he kept to himself.
I ask that all Americans demonstrate in their personal and public lives... the high ethical standards that are essential to good character and to the continued success of our Nation.
I say women exhibit the most exalted virtue when they depart from the domestic circle and enter on the concerns of their country, of humanity, and of their G-d!
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