SHEEP SHEEP, REALLY!

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So if shepherds shepherd, then it only makes sense that sheep sheep. Now that may sound a little to simple, but if we could just get to the place where we simply embrace the role God has called us to within His body, the church, churches everywhere could accomplish so much more for the glory of God. As shepherds we must never forget it is a privilege not a right to be able to invest in and care for God's flock. I believe when a ministry team is loving the church, the way Christ loved the church, then the church will respond to the vision God places in his leaders. No, not every sheep follows, but we cannot allow the few difficult sheep to rob from the majority of sheep who want to make a difference in this world. There is too much at stake to DO church, God has called us to BE the church. More on that later...

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  1. AnonymousJune 12, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I like this. WE have to figure out how to allow people to subscribe to your blog via email.

    Also, did you check out my new blog series called, "Become a Tithe-loving Church". Jesus is pumping me up!

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  2. Pastor MilasJune 12, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I have been reading and learning everyday from stevejesmer.com. It comes right to my phone at 1:08am!

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