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Warning: Dad’s Failing To Pass The Mantle

Warning: Dad’s Failing To Pass The Mantle

Recently watched Wrath Of The Titans with my son and the ending scene really stuck a chord with me. In this scene Perseus passes the mantle to his son Helius by speaking words of life and symbolically by handing over his sword.

Yeah, this is a fictional movie but this scene gets at the core of what’s missing today.

Consider this glimpse in the story of Jesus. Before His ministry begins, before He has His wilderness experience Jesus hears these words from God, “This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17) Ever pause and think about the significance of this?

This is huge!

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February 5, 2013 Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: broken, dad, family, Jesus, journey, leadership, life, prodigal, self-worth

Prodigal

Prodigal

I found myself in the squalor of my own ‘pig slop’ just as the prodigal son did. I had to stray far so I could begin to understand that the recklessness of my choice to have ‘my portion’ right now placed me in ruins. I had foolishly pursued many temporary things such as wealth, power, and success. With a present-tense gratification, without any care or concern about my future…my selfish nature wanted it now!

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May 23, 2012 Filed Under: Life Tagged With: God, journey, life, prodigal, seasons, story

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You can only help others in proportion to what you yourself have suffered. The greater the price, the more you can help others. The lesser the price, the less you can help others. - Watchman Nee

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Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. -Psalm 84:5 (NIV)

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