Difficult decisions: Circumstances that affect our path

There is not an easy path when it comes to our vocation.
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What the Bible says about rejection

There was a job that I wanted, and I even had a sense that God was calling me to it. Needless to say, I was thrilled when I got an interview.

Colleagues and friends affirmed me, saying that my gifts and skills matched the job. I prayed about it, asking for God’s guidance. I researched the job, studying the field and talking to people who did the same kind of work. I went into the interview feeling prepared.

The interview went well. I even thought I detected a hint that the job was mine – all I had to do was wait for the phone call.MORE ›

Boldcafe Group: Rejection

August 2019

Difficult decisions: Circumstances that affect our path
by Angela Denker
There is not an easy path when it comes to finding our vocation.

Faith reflections: What the Bible says about rejection

by Becca Erhlich
We can learn about rejection from the story of Cain and Abel.

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