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Welcome to Live well bless better

Here is the point of the blog, we are called to live a life worthy of the calling that we have received, but the greatest question then arises as to what is the calling that we have received? For the Bible tells us that many are called few are chosen, sounds like the Marines. But to what and to what extent are we to invest in our calling, there is the 5 fold ministry pastor, teacher, evangelist, prophet, Apostle. Then there are those called to be priests (ministry calling) and kings (business/financial calling). The main point is not to be a seeker of the "calling" but rather a blessing to those who we come in contact with, in other words as the name professes "live well, bless better".

I will have many types of posts from money saving tips, to book reviews and personal viewpoints. essentially my goal is to be a blessing to others.

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  1. DeeDeeJuly 31, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    I'm thinking all believers are called to be priests.. Happy to see you starting a blog.

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