Church Quote by Kennon Callahan
“Living is giving. We live life best as we give our strengths, gifts, and competencies in the service of God's mission. We are called to serve, not survive. Our giving makes a difference in our families, our work, our community, our world, and our church.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Call of Service, 2018
Living purposefully means using one's gifts to serve a higher mission, not merely survive.
In simple terms: Serve to find purpose.
Key Takeaway
Focus on serving others.
Themes
service
purpose
gift
mission
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church ministry
- volunteer work
- career in nonprofit
Key Concepts
theology
community building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you serve sustainably?
- What gifts can you share?
A Different Perspective
Service can lead to burnout without balance.
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