Articles Tagged 'Rejection'

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Cruciformed #7: He Knew

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:51 · Crucifixion

He knew that people were fickle. They could cry out, “Hosanna!” one day, then cry out, “Crucify him!” a week later.

Phil Ware continues his series on CRUCIFORMED focusing on the events of Jesus' last week from his Triumphal Entry to his resurrection.

Cruciformed #6: The Gamble

by Phil Ware · John 16:31 · Risks

As Jesus journeyed into Jerusalem that last time, he had reached the point where he was going to gamble everything on the cross.

Phil Ware continues his series of insights on living the CRUCIFORMED life Jesus calls all disciples to live on his way to the cross.

Unless a Seed

by James Nored & Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 1:18 · Crucifixion

Jesus had many opportunities to walk away from the shame and pain of the cross, but he chose the Father's will and our need over his comfort.

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the dark night that began the long, painful, and lonely journey of Jesus through his Passion to bring us to God.

The Way of Jesus #3: Unless a Seed

by James Nored · 1 Corinthians 1:18 · Crucifixion

Jesus had many opportunities to walk away from the shame and pain of the cross, but he chose the Father's will and our need over his comfort.

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the dark night that began the long, painful, and lonely journey of Jesus through his Passion to bring us to God and helped define the way of Jesus through the cross to the empty tomb.

Unless a Seed

by James Nored & Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 1:18 · Crucifixion

Jesus had many opportunities to walk away from the shame and pain of the cross, but he chose the Father's will and our need over his comfort.

James Nored and Phil Ware remind us of the dark night that began the long, painful, and lonely journey of Jesus through his Passion to bring us to God.

Cruciformed #7: He Knew

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 15:51 · Crucifixion

He knew that people were fickle. They could cry out, “Hosanna!” one day, then cry out, “Crucify him!” a week later.

Phil Ware continues his series on CRUCIFORMED focusing on the events of Jesus' last week from his Triumphal Entry to his resurrection.

Cruciformed #6: The Gamble

by Phil Ware · John 16:31 · Risks

As Jesus journeyed into Jerusalem that last time, he had reached the point where he was going to gamble everything on the cross.

Phil Ware continues his series of insights on living the CRUCIFORMED life Jesus calls all disciples to live on his way to the cross.

Not All Who Lose Are Losers

by Phillip Morrison · Luke 9:22 · Losers

Sometimes the scoreboard only reveals the game's outcome, not the winners and losers!

Phillip Morrison reminds us that not all who lose are losers, in fact, the greatest victor of all could have been called a loser before he won the greatest victory of all time.

Discovering Jesus

by Tim Archer · John 5:39 · Jesus

What if Jesus isn't who you expect him to be?

When the promised Messiah arrived, the Pharisees rejected him and plotted to have him killed, despite having spent their entire lives reading about his coming. Why? He wasn't what they expected him to be.

Of First Importance

by Phillip Morrison · 1 Corinthians 15:3 · Jesus

So what is the most important day in your life?

Phillip Morrison reminds us of the importance of the last week of Jesus' life.

Hate Crime or Love Offering?

by Phil Ware · 2 Corinthians 5:21 · Trust · Triumphal Entry

So what, or who, really put Jesus on the cross?

Phil Ware writes on this day after Palm Sunday about Jesus' ultimate destination in Jerusalem, with the triumphal entry, the conflict with the leaders, and his betrayal, death, and resurrection.

Beginnings in Endings: Mary Did You Know?

by Phil Ware · John 1:10 · Christmas

Mary's simple life was about to come to a dramatic end!

Phil Ware finishes the year 2012 with two powerful posts or articles about Jesus' birth and the people gathered around him, and emphasizes that God's greatest beginnings are found in hard endings.

God's Bridge to better Things

by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 12:1

Rejection and disappointment can gut the passion of God's leaders!

Phil Ware is continuing his trip through The Story and focusing this week on the life, ministry and book of Samuel.

Transition out of Darkness

by Phil Ware · 1 Samuel 16:1 · Endurance

Are you helping transition those you love out of darkness?

Phil Ware continues his series of light on the dark side of the mountain and reminds us of Samuel, the great transitional leader of God.

Rejections and Reactions

by Rubel Shelly · Romans 8:28 · Providence

How can we fail forward?

Rubel Shelly talks about how badly rejection hurts and our temptation to react in negative ways, but also uses Warren Buffett as an example of someone who failed forward.

Last Thoughts or Long Commitments?

by Phil Ware · 2 Timothy 1:10 · Persecution

Would Timothy make it, and if he did, would he be faithful?

Phil Ware uses Timothy's release from prison to be an opportunity to look at how we are to live in a culture opposed to Christianity.

Handling Rejection

by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 1:15 · Faithfulness

How do you handle being rejected because you are a Christian?

There are times when we are going to be rejected because we are Christians.

Proving Them Wrong

by Rubel Shelly · 1 Samuel 16:7 · Leadership

Have you spotted a hero in the making the lately?

Most of us get discounted, rejected, or turned away at some time or another: but God looks at our heart and doesn't give up on us!

Handling Rejection

by Alan Smith · 1 Peter 4:14

Isn't it fun to be rejected?

We mustn't let rejection destroy us, but instead understand it is to be expected if we are truly Christians.

The Four Hardest Words

by Randy Becton · John 1:12 · Jesus · Passion · Rejection

Why is it so hard to say?

We all have the fear of being rejected by the one we love, but Jesus knows this fear best.

We Shouldn't Be Surprised

by Phil Ware · 1 Corinthians 1:18 · Jesus · Pain · Evangelism

Why would people hate the Passion so much?

We shouldn't be surprised when many people are repulsed or don't like the Passion of the Christ.

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