Servant – The Arnold Journey

Know Yourself

John 13:3-4 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. During the teens and twenties, most people struggle to findContinue reading “Know Yourself”

Drunk with Power

Jeremiah 51:7 Babylon was a gold cup in the Lord’s hand; she made the whole earth drunk. The nations drank her wine; therefore they have now gone mad. Power is one of those things that most of wish we had more. “If only we were in charge,” we say to ourselves, “then things would beContinue reading “Drunk with Power”

Determined!

Isaiah 50:7 Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. It is going to take determination to recover from our current circumstances. Business owners are going to have to risk starting up again, notContinue reading “Determined!”

Ribbon Cutting

Mark 9:35-37 Don’t you just love politicians who fly in for the photo op, make a speech, cut the ribbon, and then go on their merry way. It is especially true when they are talking about the needs of the poor and forgotten, and their personal giving shows that their money doesn’t go whereContinue reading “Ribbon Cutting”

The Touch

Mark 1:41-42 A potentially explosive situation arose. Have you ever had this happen in your life? One minute you are minding your own business and whammo, you are face to face with a situation and you don’t know the outcome. It can be pretty uncomfortable to be in that spot. And yet, most ofContinue reading “The Touch”

Occupation Makeover

Philippians 2:5-8 Why is it so tough for us to serve others? At least that is how I feel so often. Do you every resent having to serve rather than being served? Serving others involves honoring them, lifting them up, raising their importance above our own (at least temporarily). We all like to be served,Continue reading “Occupation Makeover”