There's an African proverb that pairs well with  John 14:6 where Jesus proclaims Himself "the way, the truth, and the life." It goes like this: "We make the road by walking." What comes to the fore in both of these statements is the thought that life is not necessarily stretching out in front of us well-paved and easily discernible, but that life is an active endeavor requiring learning, maturing, and adapting. Jesus emphasizes His nearness to us in the process, but the implication is to step forward confidently even while the unknown confronts us with every step we take. We don't have to know where we'll be exactly twenty years down the road, but only where we are now and what we’ll do next.

This week, we talk to two people who have learned to navigate their callings in the now and the next. Jeff Henderson is a pastor and businessman who talks about the thumbprints of God that mark our lives, giving us clues to living out our purpose. Jonathan Evans is the son of Dr. Tony and Lois Evans. With numerous efforts to become an NFL player thwarted, Jonathan reshifted his expectations and began to see how God was getting him to his dream—just not exactly in the way he thought. 

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 John 14:6 NIV



Jeff Henderson

The For Company

COVID

Atlanta Braves

Chick-Fil-A

 Peter Drucker

John Maxwell

Maxwell Leadership

Truett Cathy

www.jeffhenderson.com

What To Do Next



Jonathan Evans

Dr. Tony and Lois Evans

Dallas Cowboys

Mavericks

 San Diego Chargers

Tennessee Titans

Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

Your Time Is Now: Get What God Has Given You

 Book of Joshua

 Deuteronomy 34 NIV

www.jonathanblakeevans.com



Interview Quotes:

“The path to your dream job often leads through your day job. So God's thumbprints on you, the way He's created you, God’s thumbprints on you are clues about His plans for you. And so I think the purpose of our lives is a lot closer than we might think.” - Jeff Henderson

“You don't know what door God will open up if you're faithful in the small things. So be faithful in the small things. Be faithful where you are, because God's paying attention.” - Jeff Henderson

"I think it breaks God's heart that so many of His sons and daughters go to work and they're mistreated. Everyone deserves to be led well because they are a son or daughter of God." - Jeff Henderson

“If I'm in a difficult situation, I'm trying to change that prayer to, ‘God, I want to get out of this. But if you choose to leave me here, help me to learn the lesson that you're trying to get me to learn right now. What is the lesson in this season of suffering that you're trying to teach me that a season of comfort would not?’" - Jeff Henderson 

“I'm excited to be selected to be on the team and be out running plays that He's calling.“ - Jonathan Evans

“I got called back by the Cowboys to be the chaplain. It wasn't until I was obedient that I got the call to come back to the NFL.” - Jonathan Evans

“I've been cut, I've been traded, I've been hurt. I've been not wanted. I've been rejected. I've experienced all those things, which makes me even better as God's player, as the chaplain for the Cowboys.” - Jonathan Evans

“Jesus got everything done in thirty-three years, and He didn't run anywhere. He walked.” - Jonathan Evans

“I believe everyone has a calling on their life. And a lot of times we're looking at the barriers, looking at the problem, looking at the loss, looking at the grief, looking at the pain as the reasons why we're not called to go forward instead of the catalyst that shoots us off into the calling that God has for us.” - Jonathan Evans

“I think that people must realize that your faith, your calling, your purpose, your destiny is unique to you, and it's on you to connect with God so that you can find you.” - Jonathan Evans

“Whenever you're looking at your own insufficiencies to determine whether you can go do what God keeps begging you to do, then you know that you're saying, “You know what? I'd rather be comfortable than be called.” And that's how you know.” - Jonathan Evans

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Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C

Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj

Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u

What’s Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj

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There's an African proverb that pairs well with <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A6&version=NIV"> John 14:6</a> where Jesus proclaims Himself "the way, the truth, and the life." It goes like this: "We make the road by walking." What comes to the fore in both of these statements is the thought that life is not necessarily stretching out in front of us well-paved and easily discernible, but that life is an active endeavor requiring learning, maturing, and adapting. Jesus emphasizes His nearness to us in the process, but the implication is to step forward confidently even while the unknown confronts us with every step we take. We don't have to know where we'll be exactly twenty years down the road, but only where we are now and what we’ll do next. This week, we talk to two people who have learned to navigate their callings in the now and the next. <a href="https://jeffhenderson.com/">Jeff Henderson</a> is a pastor and businessman who talks about the thumbprints of God that mark our lives, giving us clues to living out our purpose. <a href="https://jonathanblakeevans.com/">Jonathan Evans</a> is the son of <a href="https://tonyevans.org/">Dr. Tony and Lois Evans</a>. With numerous efforts to become an NFL player thwarted, Jonathan reshifted his expectations and began to see how God was getting him to his dream—just not exactly in the way he thought. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/">Jesus Calling Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/">Jesus Calling</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-always/">Jesus Always</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-listens/"> Jesus Listens</a> Past interview: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/understanding-a-god-who-is-for-us-john-maxwell-nate-pyle/"> John Maxwell</a> Upcoming interview: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taylalynnfinger/">Tayla Lynn</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A6&version=NIV"> John 14:6 NIV</a>   <a href="https://jeffhenderson.com/">Jeff Henderson</a>  <a href="https://jeffhenderson.com/">The For Company</a> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html">COVID</a> <a href="https://www.mlb.com/braves">Atlanta Braves</a> <a href="https://www.chick-fil-a.com/">Chick-Fil-A</a> <a href="https://www.drucker.institute/perspective/about-peter-drucker/"> Peter Drucker</a>  <a href="https://johnmaxwellteam.com/">John Maxwell</a>  <a href="https://www.maxwellleadership.com/">Maxwell Leadership</a> <a href="https://www.chick-fil-a.com/about/history">Truett Cathy</a> <a href="http://www.jeffhenderson.com">www.jeffhenderson.com</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Do-Next-Taking-Uncertain/dp/0310366070"> What To Do Next</a>   <a href="https://jonathanblakeevans.com/">Jonathan Evans</a>  <a href="https://tonyevans.org/">Dr. Tony and Lois Evans</a> <a href="https://www.dallascowboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a>  <a href="https://www.mavs.com/">Mavericks</a> <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sdg/index.htm"> San Diego Chargers</a> <a href="https://www.tennesseetitans.com/">Tennessee Titans</a> <a href="https://www.ocbfchurch.org/">Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Your-Time-Now-What-Given-ebook/dp/B08MY2W2VP"> Your Time Is Now: Get What God Has Given You</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua%201&version=NIV"> Book of Joshua</a>  <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+34&version=NIV"> Deuteronomy 34 NIV</a> <a href="http://www.jonathanblakeevans.com">www.jonathanblakeevans.com</a>   Interview Quotes: “The path to your dream job often leads through your day job. So God's thumbprints on you, the way He's created you, God’s thumbprints on you are clues about His plans for you. And so I think the purpose of our lives is a lot closer than we might think.” - Jeff Henderson “You don't know what door God will open up if you're faithful in the small things. So be faithful in the small things. Be faithful where you are, because God's paying attention.” - Jeff Henderson "I think it breaks God's heart that so many of His sons and daughters go to work and they're mistreated. Everyone deserves to be led well because they are a son or daughter of God." - Jeff Henderson “If I'm in a difficult situation, I'm trying to change that prayer to, ‘God, I want to get out of this. But if you choose to leave me here, help me to learn the lesson that you're trying to get me to learn right now. What is the lesson in this season of suffering that you're trying to teach me that a season of comfort would not?’" - Jeff Henderson  “I'm excited to be selected to be on the team and be out running plays that He's calling.“ - Jonathan Evans “I got called back by the Cowboys to be the chaplain. It wasn't until I was obedient that I got the call to come back to the NFL.” - Jonathan Evans “I've been cut, I've been traded, I've been hurt. I've been not wanted. I've been rejected. I've experienced all those things, which makes me even better as God's player, as the chaplain for the Cowboys.” - Jonathan Evans  “Jesus got everything done in thirty-three years, and He didn't run anywhere. He walked.” - Jonathan Evans “I believe everyone has a calling on their life. And a lot of times we're looking at the barriers, looking at the problem, looking at the loss, looking at the grief, looking at the pain as the reasons why we're not called to go forward instead of the catalyst that shoots us off into the calling that God has for us.” - Jonathan Evans “I think that people must realize that your faith, your calling, your purpose, your destiny is unique to you, and it's on you to connect with God so that you can find you.” - Jonathan Evans “Whenever you're looking at your own insufficiencies to determine whether you can go do what God keeps begging you to do, then you know that you're saying, “You know what? I'd rather be comfortable than be called.” And that's how you know.” - Jonathan Evans ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7">https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7</a>  Bonus Podcasts:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw">https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw</a>  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  <a href="https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C">https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C</a>  Peace for Everyday Life:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj">https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj</a>  Peace in Uncertain Times:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u">https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u</a>  What’s Good?     <a href="https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj">https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj</a>  Enneagram:     <a href="https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY">https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY</a>  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesuscalling/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JesusCalling/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Jesus_Calling">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/Jesus_Calling/?eq=jesus%20calling&etslf=5858"> Pinterest</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Jesuscallingbook?sub_confirmation=1"> YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/">Jesus Calling Website</a>

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Millions have been encouraged and inspired by the words of the #1 best-selling 365-day devotional "Jesus Calling." Listen to real-life stories of faith as told by those who have experienced the power of living in His presence.

Jesus Calling

There's an African proverb that pairs well with  where Jesus proclaims Himself "the way, the truth, and the life." It goes like this: "We make the road by walking." What comes to the fore in both of these statements is the thought that life is not...

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