Success in ministry is a wonderful thing but it’s also a personal thing. We have been socialized to believe that money, influence, and prestige are indicators of success. So, when an individual we characterize as successful harms themself and takes their life, we are baffled. The big question that the experts try to answer is … Continue reading Great Efforts Result in Great Success
Tag: passion
Our Actions Identify Our Passion
The dictionary describes passion as a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something. Passion is the reason we do what we do and even the way we do it. Successful athletes have passion, so they put in many hours perfecting their craft. The work of the kingdom demands passion; a … Continue reading Our Actions Identify Our Passion
When Passion Makes the Difference
It’s always a blessing to listen to how an individual or a group triumph over adversity. No one is immune from the challenges of life; we face challenges as individuals and as a community. Surveys tell us that attendance at religious activities declined after the pandemic. From my personal observations, some members returned; some come … Continue reading When Passion Makes the Difference
Serve with Joy
The life of faith is one of service. It means that first, we serve God and then we serve each other. When we investigate the word serve, we see that it means, "to render habitual obedience to; to owe allegiance to. That speaks about our service to God. It also means to give aid, to … Continue reading Serve with Joy