Otts On Mission
Reflections on ministry, mission, and the Church
Category: Discernment
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A Death That Leads to Life
The Way of the World The world consistently adheres to the values of power and subjugation with a tenacity that undermines its own humanity. Win at all costs. Dominate the competition. Consolidate the power and hold on to said power with every fiber of your being. Rinse and repeat. This is the history of mankind.…
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How We Become Discerning
“How do I know if I’m doing the “will” of God.” “How do I know if something is true?” “How do I know if that’s really God’s voice.” The questions come, one right after another for us as we journey with God. Ultimately, these questions all deal with discernment. We know discernment is important. We…
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On the Hunt For Glory
Vainglory and Obsession With Fame “All people are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall.” 1 Peter 1:24 Glory. Reputation. Prestige. Celebrity. Greatness. Much of our world today centers around the acquisition of titles such as these. One need to look no…
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How Do I Know That’s God’s Voice?
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” – John 10:27 For the people of God, discerning God’s voice has never been more important. Over the past few months we’ve seen God bring many of his people through intense seasons of discernment training. We have heard story after story of…