Imitators of Those

“And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”

Hebrews 6:11-12

Tag: leadership

  • A Striking Example of Patience

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    “For who ever dwelt even for a short time among you, and did not find your faith to be as fruitful of virtue as it was firmly established? Who did not admire the sobriety and moderation of your godliness in Christ? Who did not proclaim the magnificence of your habitual hospitality? And who did not rejoice over your perfect and well-grounded knowledge?…

  • Time: The Great Accumulator

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    This is how my house looks. Crates, boxes, suitcases. These ones to stay, those ones to go. Sorting through the old pictures, notebooks, stuff. “Oh, where did you find that?” “Hey, do you remember this?!” What to keep? This could be useful. The minimalists don’t appreciate the power in the potential of an item. “We…

  • Others Appear Later

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    I have written the last couple of posts on the topic of our waiting to head out to the mission field. One final thought on this matter. I am thankful that our sending church did not seek to hasten things along. I am reminded of the most horrible aircraft I ever worked on. It was…