by Mark Williamson | Discerning Vision
Here’s five lies or accusations the devil loves to tell you. This is what I’ve experienced when there’s a new thing I’m feeling called to do, and I’m wondering about whether to step out in faith with it. I think these five lies are told to stop so many Kingdom...
by Mark Williamson | Discerning Vision
In all the wondering and discerning about God’s will for our lives, there are two consistent calls that always apply to all of us: “Come, follow me.” Jesus says this call regularly throughout the Gospels. It’s a call to all people; to fisherman and tax collectors,...
by Mark Williamson | Discerning Vision, Missional Leaders
Amy Carmichael has some great advice for those of us who are discerning a call. She worked for 55 years as a missionary in southern India, rescuing children from domestic and sexual slavery to an immoral temple system. During this time she grew a team of people to...
by Mark Williamson | Discerning Vision
When you’re trying to implement a vision given by God, you can guarantee that you’ll face a series of obstacles. I’ve observed that it’s often the same six vision obstacles that come at you in different forms. They even often occur in the same order. They’re the same...
by Mark Williamson | Discerning Vision
What will you say no to? When you’re discerning vision, knowing what to say no to becomes just as important as knowing what to say yes to. You only have a finite amount of time, energy, money and any other resources. So if you want to do a good job on the things...
by Mark Williamson | Discerning Vision
Here are three signs of a powerful vision. I’ve written before on The Purpose of Vision, and it’s become one of the most popular posts on this blog. So this is a follow up of sorts. A powerful vision statement provides purpose and direction, as I wrote about earlier....