Why We Need Mentors
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Why We Need Mentors

ByThe Glorious Table

Those of us who have grown up in the evangelical church have learned, whether directly or indirectly, that “real” ministry requires significant sacrifice. For some reason, we seem convinced that the work of the Great Commission should only occur beyond the borders of the United States. Yet there are people all around us looking for…

Grace In Goal-Setting
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Grace in Goal-Setting

ByThe Glorious Table

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. (Prov. 16:3 NIV) I am a huge fan of goals and plans. Correction: I am a huge fan of making goals and plans. Sticking with them, however, is a whole other thing. In January, I am one of those people who tends to make…

Riding Out the Highs and Lows of Life
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The Highs and Lows of Faith

ByThe Glorious Table

As one of the twelve disciples, Peter had a front-row seat for Jesus’s three-year ministry on earth. Peter witnessed amazing miracles and even participated in some. His growth curve was steep, and in many cases, Peter’s personality was his biggest roadblock to his ability to understand what Jesus was teaching him. Peter seems impulsive at…

When Jesus Says "Come!"
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When Jesus Says “Come!”

ByThe Glorious Table

“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.   Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and…

God Sees Our Potential
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God Sees Our Potential

ByThe Glorious Table

We all have some kind of mess in our lives, don’t we? Sometimes the mess looks like a troubled marriage, a rebellious child, financial issues, addictions, or the clutter in our homes. In my work as a home organizer, I often get invited into people’s “messes.” My clients are typically overwhelmed, drowning in stuff, and…