Bloom Where You are Planted.
Encouraging & challenging people to be "rooted", "grounded" and "grow" and so bloom" where they are "planted" in their neighborhood, world and career...using their Passion"," Abilities"," Gifts", "Strengths" and prior "Experiences" God has gifted them with and thereby bringing glory and honor to the LORD. 1st Corinthians 10:31
Communicating God's Love to a Hurting World!
Mobilizing the body of Christ globally to join Jesus in His mission, especially among the least-reached people groups,transforming lives, relationships & communities. Reaching the "Unreached People Groups" in the 10/40 window. Helping viewers to see the endless opportunities especially in this time of the Coronavirus,to help complete the Great Commission, whatever their interests and abilities are.
A review of Alan Gotthardt's book "The Eternity Portfolio" discusses applying investment principles to evaluate and support Christian mission organizations, especially focusing on unreached people groups for maximum eternal rewards.
A review of Alan Gotthardt's book "The Eternity Portfolio" discusses applying investment principles to evaluate and support Christian mission organizations, especially focusing on unreached people groups for maximum eternal rewards.
Thanksgiving is past, Cyber Friday is gone, Cyber Monday is over, Giving Tuesday is past and now we are in December approaching Christmas! Has “Christmas been reduced to a shopper’s nightmare and a retailer’s dream”…
We are who we are and where we are because of someone in the past who may have prayed for their offspring...children and grandchildren.
“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’
Numbers 6:24-26 NIV
The post encourages 'Boomers' to reflect on the significance of Christmas and Jesus' teachings in their lives. It highlights their unique purpose in advancing God’s kingdom through practical actions. Sharing wisdom from inspirational figures, books and personal insights, it urges Boomers to embrace aging, maintain spiritual resilience, share their experiences, and serve their community, emphasizing that everyone's journey can "make a difference."
My post provides resources on areas such as prayer, worship, wisdom, forgiveness, and grief, designed to assist in life's journey for all age groups and offers, personal reflections on forgiveness, worship song resources, and encouragement resources.
The author delves into the captivating history of Helen Oppenheimer, his wife Naomi's grandmother who was a Jewish woman set to marry a Jewish lawyer in New York but ended up meeting and subsequently marrying Ferdinand Weyland, a future pastor. The author grapples with themes of fate, coincidence, and divine providence while uncovering Helen's journey to America, her life with Ferdinand, and her conversion to Christianity..
Look for what God is doing in the world…and become a part of a “team” that is praying for that country, region and or missionary. You can become a part of a team, no matter where you live. Social media gets us anyplace in the world in seconds! We don’t need to be on a “Missions Committee” to do missions ministry! A great encouragement for any of us who are “boomers’ or “Boomers and Beyond” Getting older doesn’t preclude us from prayer ministry!
The post discusses the phrase "Bloom Where You Are Planted", influenced by the book Night Light by Terri Blackstock. It reflects on the idea that everyone is put in specific situations and prepared in unique ways for God's purpose, often seen during periods of crisis. The author draws parallels with his experience growing pansies, symbolizing resilience through trying times.
The posts emphasize the importance of personal growth and service to others through one's abilities, passions, and experiences. The content aims to inspire readers to bloom where they're planted - in their career, neighborhood, and world. The mission is to bring faith, vision, and service together to glorify God. Additionally, it advances global Christian mobilization and neighborhood transformation through poverty alleviation and relationship-building.
The post encourages individuals to contribute to global missions through prayer, regardless of physical location or age. It suggests leveraging social media to connect with prayer teams worldwide, focusing on specific regions, nations or missionaries. It notes the importance of contributing to God's plan through our unique skills, perspectives, and networks. The post concludes with the anticipation of eternal rewards for such spiritual commitments.
The post emphasizes the power of prayer as a means of participating in global missions without physically traveling. It encourages participation in global prayer groups via social media, irrespective of age or location. The post highlights the role of prayer in supporting missionaries, unreached people groups, and exploring resources like Operation World. It concludes with the impact such spiritual participation can have in eternity.
Guest Writer, Randy Berdal It was February of 1970 when my friend, Jim, came from Oakland CA to see me in Minneapolis. Jim and I had taken drugs together, but Jim was different now and…
Someone once said that if we are doing what we are passionate about…it’s not work! Have you found that "perfect job" that you would love to do? or still searching? Our "work": How important is…
Someone once said that if we are doing what we are passionate about…it’s not work! Have you found that "perfect job" that you would love to do? or still searching? Our "work": How important is…
Article by Guest Writer Lauri Lemke Thompson “The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live, the brighter they shine.” (Proverbs 4:18, The Message). By Lauri Lemke Thompson Sunrises fascinate me, probably…