From the very beginning, the community that God was forming was going to be much more inclusive than anyone could have imagined.
There are important historical reasons for making a distinction between ministry and vocation.
It appeared everything would work out perfectly when Ivan the Great married Sophia Palaiologos. But when inheritance was discussed the problems arrived.

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A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.
Do our petitions move God?
When the waters of anxiety and depression rise, there is One who understands.
This is an excerpt from Chad Bird’s book, Your God is Too Glorious, 2nd Edition
A pastor shares his own experience of loneliness and hope
Every Christian should understand what it means to have a Great High Priest
Jesus is always interceding for us
Finding rest in God when the “what ifs”come calling
God sees true beauty
The legacy of Jonah is troubled with most remembering him not for what he said but for what he did: run away.
God gives good gifts to underserving workers. God gives good gifts to all of them.
God knows that when we face insurmountable odds in our moments of weakness, we are more likely to turn to him in trust and reliance.