Kervin Raugust

“Set an example for others in speech, in lifestyle, in relationships, in faith and in purity.” I Timothy 4:11 It is a compliment to hear, “I admire your diligence!”. Correctly understood, a diligent person has a focus and determination to stick with it until the ‘IT’ is done. The IT we have explored in this series is about letting our life speak. Being the voice of God requires diligence because being diligent matters.  Diligence requires will power but will power alone is not enough when it comes to letting our lives speak.God, in speaking through the prophet… Read More »BE MY VOICE Series … Part 5 of 5

“Set an example for others in speech, in lifestyle, in relationships, in faith and in purity.” I Timothy 4:11 How does royalty move through a crowd? Royalty moves with poise, deliberation and confidence because they know who they are. Identity matters, it affects how we move through life. Scripture refers to followers of Christ as being “chosen…royal priests…a holy nation…God’s special possession that we might SHOW Him”. (I Peter 2:9). The language of this scripture reveals how God sees us. Our identity is revealed here. We are special in God’s eyes. In addition we… Read More »BE MY VOICE Series … Part 4 of 5

“Set an example for others in speech, in lifestyle, in relationships, in faith and in purity.” I Timothy 4:11 If we are going to be God’s voice we have to hear His voice. The problem is there are many voices seeking our attention not all of which invite us to be the best of influencers. Charles Colson in his book, The Good Life, speaks of two paths. One path leads to the pursuit of a good but lessor life; the other path leads to a good and abundant life. While humanity is… Read More »BE MY VOICE Series … Part 3 of 5

“Set an example for others in speech, in lifestyle, in relationships, in faith and in purity.” I Timothy 4:11 God has a voice! Francis Schaeffer began his 1976 book, How Should We Then Live with the premise, “God is here and He is not silent”. Schaeffer’s point is that God has a voice and wants to communicate with the people He created. Relationship and conversation work together! God wants both. The voice of God carries a tone of urgency. Interestingly the word ‘voice’ in the original language of the Scriptures means – “a sound,… Read More »BE MY VOICE Series … Part 2 of 5

“Set an example for others in speech, in lifestyle, in relationships, in faith and in purity.” I Timothy 4:11 Let your life speak are four ‘power-filled’ words. They speak of our influence being more than words alone. Our lives also speak through the way we interact with people, live our lives, express our love for God and order our private world. The whole of our life gives voice, influencing everyone our lives touch. The best of influencers inspire people. They are refreshing to be around. They add something to others by who… Read More »BE MY VOICE Series … Part 1 of 5