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I'm Dalton, a member of the Paul Trip Ministries team.

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This week, Paul reminds us that the work of God's kingdom

is not limited to a select group of pastors and missionaries.

All of God's children are tools in his toolbox

and are meant to be used for the building of his kingdom.

Here's this week's Wednesday's word.

Sam called me in a panic.

Sam was a member of the church I was pastoring many years ago.

He was a godly man, a good husband and father, a hardworking employee, and a regular volunteer in the activities of our church.

One of Sam's friends, a brother in Christ, but not a member of our church, had just called him also in a panic.

Sam's friend was going through a very challenging season in his marriage, and his wife had just called him also in a panic. Sam's friend was going through a very challenging

season in his marriage, and his wife had just asked him to leave. Sam, trying to support this

couple, contacted me, his pastor for help. After all, ministers, elders, and full-time church

employees are the spiritual experts and paid professionals, right?

Paul, can I bring my friend to your house so you can counsel him? Sam asked. Before Sam could say

anything else, I replied, isn't God's love amazing? God cares about this man and put one of his

children, you in his life. God also cares about you, Sam, and has given you an opportunity to be an

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