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Niche Languages

Spiritual Growth

Since you’re reading this blog, it’s safe to assume that you have some proficiency in English such that we have some basic common ground with our communication. Because we have some basic commonality with communication, sometimes we make assumptions that the other person understands what we’re saying. This can be true when we order fast food, do some regular daily activities and pleasantries. However, I’ve had some interesting experiences lately with “niche languages.”

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Identity Check: ἄγω

Active Faith

In our world, a person’s identity is a big deal. It’s important for financial reasons, the integrity of a person’s interactions, stability with communication, and lots more reasons. It’s also interesting to consider that the Bible has some important things to say about our identity; particularly related to the Greek verb, “ἄγω.” This is a pretty common verb that’s used in the New Testament, and it means, “to lead.”

Strength and Courage

Active Faith

New seasons, new assignments, new locations, new challenges all require strength and courage. Recently, I started reading the book of Joshua and I was impressed with the four times in the first chapter that Joshua is told to be strong and courageous. Three of these four times, it’s God who is telling Joshua to be strong and courageous. The other time is when the Israelites told him the same thing.