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Tag Archives: purpose

Serving Others

Steve Durkac Posted on January 29, 2026 by Steve DurkacFebruary 2, 2026

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10 NIV In 1979 Bob Dylan released an album with the award winning song, “Gotta Serve Somebody.” John Lennon said the song was “stupid” and wrote a song titled, “Serve Yourself.” However, Bob Dylan … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged 1 Peter 4:10, devotional, life, meaning, purpose, Reflection

Purpose of Life

Steve Durkac Posted on January 4, 2025 by Steve DurkacJanuary 4, 2025

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.” — Ecclesiastes 12:13 NIV The writer of Ecclesiastes, who is believed to be Solomon, explores the meaning of living from the perspective of his life being largely behind him. In kind of a life … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Commandments, devotional, Ecclesiastes 1:14, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Law, Law of God, life, life review, purpose, Reflection

A Definite Aim

Steve Durkac Posted on August 14, 2018 by Steve DurkacSeptember 16, 2025

David Jones was a British teenager who wanted to make a career out of his love for music. He was playing and performing his music before he ever graduated from school. He became a leader of several bands and finally recorded his first album. The album received positive reviews by England’s harshest music critics, yet it sold little. In a … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations | Tagged goal, leadership, Pastor, pastoral leadership, purpose
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