Otts On Mission
Reflections on ministry, mission, and the Church
Tag: Jesus
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The Birth of Something New
We’re thrilled to announce the “birth” of a new ministry. The culmination of 15+ years of ministry have led us to this point. Stand:Still Ministries A bit about the name: Stand: Paul tells the Ephesians in chapter 6 to put on the armor of God and “stand firm” in His strength and mighty power. Psalm…
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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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God opposes the proud…
God opposes the proud We have a problem. Our minds are fragmented. Our hearts, divided. Our communities, fractured. We are coming apart at the seams. The people of God who I encounter have lives that seem to grow increasingly more disintegrated by the day. Our media continues to overload our senses with messages that splinter…
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Ministry and ROI
The Thrust of Business Recently I heard a former Major League Baseball president talk about how decisions are made in front offices with regard to renovations in stadiums. Ultimately, he said the money is ALWAYS put in to the areas in a ballpark that will recoup the money spent on renovations the fastest. More often…
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“Align Your Hearts With My Spirit”
When Light Is Hard To See It is no secret, darkness seems to everywhere. The people of God have continually been asked to find refuge in God in a world that’s grown increasingly antagonistic and dark for many over these past few years. We hold on to the promise God has for his people, which…
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All Will Be Well
Lord, surely you seethe toil of your childrenwho suffer under the weightof a world that chooses to surrender to darkness. May the wearisome worries and caresof your peoplebe carried by your mighty handsso that compassion would adornthe hearts and minds of the saints. Render hearts humblethat are prone to pride.Like a shield borne out of…
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Words of Hope
Over the past few years I’ve increasingly heard more and more words of hope from the Lord related to the Church and what He’s doing in our world. Despite what we see and are constantly inundated with each day, our God is a God of hope and promise. Over the coming weeks and months I’ll…
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God Is Good?
Is God Good? “May you always choose to believe that God is good and that he has good for you, no matter the circumstances.” So part of my prayer every night over my boys goes. These words are as much for my boys as they are for me. Some days it is quite difficult to…