God's Story for You
Sometimes in the midst of our complicated lives we miss the point. Amidst Fourth of July parties, work, school, and whatever else consumes our time, it becomes easy to become nearsighted about the purpose of life as believers in Jesus Christ. This post is not meant to be tool used to berate everyone who enjoys these parts of life. It is obvious that Jesus wants us to enjoy these things. The post is, however, meant to remind us of the grand purpose for which we are here. Just in case we have forgotten, Jesus said: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:18-20). What does that mean? I think it means different things for different people depending on what the Lord has called him or her to do in ministry. For some disci