Posts by Kathryn Strasser
Joshua and Caleb: Unwavering Trust in God’s Plan
Caleb: Unwavering Trust in God’s Plan Have you ever spent years walking toward what God has promised you, only to be stopped in your tracks by fear the you came face to face with those promises? In the midst of fear, trust in God’s plan may seem impossible. Reading or hearing stories of God’s faithfulness…
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Shiphrah and Puah: Living in the Fear of God
Do you believe God can use your vocation to make a difference? The story of Shiphrah and Puah found in Exodus, chapter 1, shows God working His divine purposes through these two Hebrew midwives. When the Israelites first came to Egypt, the king was friendly to them and welcomed them because they were the family of…
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Daniel: A Story of Courageous Prayer
Imagine you are thrown into a den of lions with no weapons. Hope of escape or rescue fades as the entrance is sealed behind you. What could you have done to deserve this punishment? The biblical character Daniel faced this very punishment for his commitment to follow the law of God. This law required prayer…
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Principles: How To Build A Strong Foundation
In the last blog post about the letters of the EQUIPPING acronym we discussed the first “I” which stands for Identity. Today we are looking at the first “P” which represents Principles. The order of these letters in key. Until we engage in a relationship with God, answered the big questions we encounter in life,…
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Identity: New Thinking, New Motivation
As we move through the EQUIPPING acronym we come to identity. When you became a Christian, your identity became that of a child of God and an ambassador of Christ. Your old ways of thinking and living are replaced with the thoughts and standards of God. How do you know these thoughts and standards? By…
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Understanding: In Pursuit of Truth
Discovering the answers to life’s big questions builds an understanding of the truth about ourselves, others, and the world we live in. As Ambassadors for Christ in the marketplace we must first gain understanding for ourselves. As we do so we equip ourselves to help others pursue true understanding. Finding True Understanding Christians rely on…
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Creating Meaningful Community
Meaningful community provides a place where like minded individuals grow together and strengthen each other. This kind of community is valuable to individuals who are seeking a supportive environment that shares their faith values and equips them to make an impact in the marketplace. Why We Create Meaningful Community Faith values often feel disconnected from…
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Questions: Identity, Purpose, and the Future
The EQUIPPING mission of Ambassadors for Business starts with a call to engage more deeply in your relationship with God. Second, we consider the big questions life prompts us to answer. The questions we wrestle with in life often fall into one of three categories: identity, purpose, or future. Questions of Identity Who am I? Where…
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Giving Tuesday: Transforming Communities
Giving Tuesday is just one week away on November 27. Giving Tuesday provides you with an opportunity to give back after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We invite you to become a valuable contributor to the mission and vision of Ambassadors for Business this Giving Tuesday! Make An Impact In Your Community Your financial contributions…
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Engage: Strengthen Your Relationship with God
The first letter of the EQUIPPING acronym stands for engage: strengthening your relationship with God by engaging with Him on a regular basis. To engage in your relationship with God, there are three important aspects to focus on. Bob Willbanks, president of Ambassadors for Business calls them the legs of a three-legged stool. All of them need…
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