Tag: Reflection

  • Purpose? Are we created for a single calling in life?

    Purpose? Are we created for a single calling in life?

    We all have a purpose in life. Yes, it’s a single, clearly defined purpose fit to us as unique individuals. However, it manifests itself in different ways in each season of our lives. Purposefully Rejoicing For example, I would say that my one true purpose is to rejoice. I live to worship God. By this…

  • Community Culture Vision Challenges Western Churches

    Community Culture Vision Challenges Western Churches

    The other day we were asked a challenging question, which lead to a community culture conversation: What was most responsible for the growth that you experienced overseas in Guinea? Plot Twist We had never thought about defining an overruling factor before. Of course, there have been umpteen challenges, growth points and stretching factors that we…

  • Why “Down Periods” Really Should Be Labelled “Up.”

    Why “Down Periods” Really Should Be Labelled “Up.”

    Sometimes, life simply slumps, and takes a pause; whether you want to or not, things just seam to go slowly. Perhaps you discover yourself amongst a challenging situation, end up in unplanned rest, or simply just struggle to process things. Often, at this stage it’s easy to label it as a “down period,” but why…