Posts with the tag “validation”
Finding Fulfillment in God's Acceptance
by Delman Coates on April 24th, 2024
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." - Psalm 139:13-14 In our journey through life's disappointments and rejections, we often seek comfort and fulfillment in the wrong places, just like the woman who bought the parakeet we discussed yesterday. Despite... Read More
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A Model of Identity
by Ministry Support on October 25th, 2022
“Jesus replied, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’” - John 6:35 Have you ever been in a relationship where your value to another person is predicated on what and how much you do? It might be how well you cook, whether you clean the house, what kind of job you have, or whether you are able to provide a certain kin... Read More
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The Problem With Seeking External Validation
by Meghan Garmon on May 23rd, 2021
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10) Throughout the course of my ministry, I’ve had to recognize my own limitations. I have colleagues in ministry whose ministry model calls for multiple church locations and many different services at each location. It is really ... Read More
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