Kevin Rayner's blog for posting sermons, devotionals, and resources for "real life change" and living today. Since 1979 Sermons (or Class notes), audio, humor, etc. from many years of ministry in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and currently Edmond, OK.
God specializes in making what seems like a setback into an advancement of His good purpose. As God repairs and redeems our stories, He advances the gospel.
What is at the very core of your life, giving shape to your values, beliefs, thoughts and actions? Consider what it means to not just have Jesus influence your life but to define it.
Humility is a choice of posture and position we make. Jesus modeled true humility by willingly emptying himself of all entitlement and status as he served others.
Living with nagging regrets and destructive resentments will make you miserable. Contentment provides peace even in less-than-ideal circumstances. You can learn the secret to contentment.
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