God said, “No.”

Posted on March 19, 2008 by timglass

                                by Claudia Minden Weisz
I asked God to take away my pride, and God said “No.” He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole, and God said “No.” He said that her spirit was whole: her body is only temporary.
I [...]

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Is It A Ministry Or A Job?

Posted on January 4, 2008 by timglass

If you are doing it because no one else will, it’s a job. If you are doing it to serve the Lord, it’s a ministry.
If you are doing it just well enough to get by, it’s a job. If you are doing it to the best of your ability, it’s a ministry.
If you [...]

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