The Beautiful Transformation of Becoming a Servant
There's something profoundly countercultural about choosing to serve others in a world that constantly tells us to prioritize ourselves. Yet, when we look at the life of Jesus, we discover a revolutionary truth: greatness isn't found in being served, but in serving others.
Jesus himself said it plainly: "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave to all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Believing for Greater Things: Unlocking Your Divine Potential
Have you ever felt like there's an invisible ceiling holding you back in your spiritual life? A limit to what you believe God can do through you? It's time to shatter that ceiling and step into a new realm of faith and possibility.
The truth is, many of us operate with a false limit on our lives because our view of God is too small. We look at the dramatic displays of God's power in the Bible - like His appearance on Mount Sinai with thunder and lightning - and think that's the pinnacle of what He can do. But in reality, that view is actually quite limited.
Faithful: A Call to Long Obedience in the Same Direction
In a world of instant gratification and fleeting commitments, the concept of faithfulness might seem outdated. Yet, as we look at the state of faith in our communities, particularly in regions like Seattle where religious engagement is declining, we're reminded of the profound impact that faithful living can have.
Recent studies paint a sobering picture: 64% of people in the Seattle area live without any faith as part of their daily lives. Weekly church attendance has dropped from 25% to 17% in just a decade. Daily prayer and Bible reading have seen similar declines. These statistics might leave us feeling discouraged, but they also present an opportunity - a call to action for those who believe in the transformative power of faith.