Ambrose of Milan

Last week, we have learned about Ambrose of Milan.  How he was himself a defender of "salvation by faith alone."  Of the many things that he accomplished in his lifetime, we could probably say that the most significant would be when Augustine heard him preach that one sermon and got him converted.

I want you to think about your own ministry.  We might not be able to preach a sermon that could convert an 'Augustine' but we definitely can make a difference.  Does the way you live your life reflect God's calling for you?

In a few weeks, you will leave your current area of ministry--we don't know if the Lord would bring you back there.  How would you like to be remembered by the people your ministering to.

Must I Be Damned?

"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree."

We have all been called to be agents of change and transformation.  How can the quote above (from Martin Luther) inspire us to make personal applications especially as we begin a new year.