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The Eternal Impact of Ordinary Obedience
The Eternal Impact of Ordinary Obedience

We are too often overly impressed with the "big" ministries of "famous" Christians and give too little weight to the "average, small and unseen" ministry of faithful saints. So in the wake of Toni's death, I beg you to consider the humble faithfulness of one of your sisters in the faith. She did not set out the change the world, but rather to serve God with joy all the days of her life. If you have been impacted at all by what I've written, then you should know she is partly responsible. Toni Peeler saw in me a small spark of passion for God's Word, and she took the time to fan it into a flame.

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Faith, MinistryKelly Needhamfaithfulness, Ministry, obedience, Pride & Humility, Death
So you want to do something great for God...
So you want to do something great for God...

I see my generation on the other side of their childhood dreams, entering their 30s somewhat disillusioned. For some working 9-to-5 jobs, the greatest success is keeping the bills paid and the boss happy. For many moms, the biggest accomplishment of the week is a clean kitchen and 15 minutes of Bible reading. Others did some "great" things for God right after college... 2 year mission trips, interning in a ministry, striving to hit it big as a [fill-in-the-blank-with-ministry-job], but seeing that work dwindle they are wondering what's next. So much for changing the world for Jesus. Spiritual gifts and noble desires sit on the shelf unused, itching to find an outlet to prove their effectiveness while whispers of what could have been hang in the air.

I want to pose a very important question. A question my soul needs answered every day. Does God want us to do something great for Him?

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Ministry, Knowing the Word, Parenting, Home Life, Culture, Knowing God, Value the OrdinaryKelly NeedhamCulture, featured, Ministry, Moses, motherhood, obedience, the Kingdom of God, Know the Word, Pride & Humility, all good things
[Friendship Gone Wrong] What's the Purpose?
[Friendship Gone Wrong] What's the Purpose?

How can you tell the difference between a healthy and unhealthy friendship? Unlike the ingrown friendship model of the world, friendship for Jesus looks outside itself to find its purpose. Like everything else, the purpose of our friendships should center on Him. We cannot glorify God alone, we cannot live for His glory alone. We need each other!

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Friendship, Knowing GodKelly Needhamconfession, Friendship, obedience, worship, Glory of God, Sin, Thought Life, Prayer