My pastor is so helpful. Just when I thought I would have nothing to post this morning, he preached a sermon that spoke to my soul. Of course, Pastor Kyle does that just about every week, but on this particular Sunday, it was one that I knew I needed to pass along.
It all started with this verse…
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” – Eph. 2:10 (NLT)
Pastor Kyle isn’t one to shy away from controversial topics. He not only preaches the gospel without reservation, he teaches regularly about tithing, he tackles end time prophecy, he reminds us regularly about our need to serve. and he isn’t afraid to take a bold stand on social issues exactly like the Bible teaches it.
This particular Sunday, he plugged into the question just about everyone asks themselves at some point in their life. What is my purpose in life? What did God create me to do? Why am I here? The surprise is… the answer isn’t as hard to find as we think.
FINDING THE ANSWERS
There are several things that go into figuring it out… Pastor Kyle talked about spiritual gifts, abilities, your personality and experience. But at the heart of it all is passion… the thing that you would do for God in a heartbeat if money were no object and time was not a problem. Because, you see, for God these things really aren’t an issue.
When I started CrossRiver more than five years ago, I was following what I believed God wanted me to do – to use my abilities, personality and experience for His glory. I’m still not sure what my spiritual gifts might be, but he has given me green lights and winks and what appears to be a stamp of approval through my passion for books that CrossRiver is exactly where he wants me to be.
For our authors it is writing. Each one hears a calling to put pen to paper and share the stories He placed on their hearts.
So my question to you is… what is it that makes your heart beat? What is your passion? What would you do if there were no obstacles. The answer isn’t as far from your reach as you may think.
Discover it, and you may have just found your calling and answer the question what is my purpose in life?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
TAMARA CLYMER is a recovering television and newspaper journalist as well as a speaker and publisher. Born and raised in the Midwest, she earned a journalism degree from Kansas State University and soon after began working in television and newspaper newsrooms. She covered everything from local school board meetings and barbecue competitions to the Oklahoma City Bombing and presidential elections. In 2010, she founded CrossRiver Media Group – a Christian publishing company which has gone on to produce several award-winning books including Christian Small Publishers Books of the Year and SELAH Award winners. Tamara encourages her authors to use social media as an important tool in placing their books in front of a new audience. She teaches writers to do the same at Christian writers’ conferences all across the country. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Shad, for more than 30 years. Along with their four kids, two dogs and a cat, they live in western Kansas where they keep busy with their kids’ sports, church activities, and family camping trips to the mountains. You can learn more about Tamara at TamaraClymer.com.
