The story in Luke 15 is subtitled “The Parable of the Lost Son” in the NIV, and “The Prodigal Son” in the NASB. We’ve commonly taught this passage emphasizing that we are the lost son, squandering our father’s wealth and turning away from him for a life of leisure and pleasure. And we’ve also taught […]
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To Serve Without Fear
It’s been interesting to me how, in listening, different words and phrases stand out to me than when reading.
Never give up.
I hear it a lot. “I’m giving up my weekend to go with the youth ministry to a retreat.” “I’m giving up my Sunday morning to teach a kids’ class.” “They’re giving up their summer to serve as camp counselors.” “You’re giving up a year (or two, or five) of your life to serve in […]