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unprofessional christianity VII: calling.

CuratedI'M ERIC MINTON.  |  February 17, 2016

Read the full story: I'M ERIC MINTON.

Ultimately, calling has nothing to do with who hears you, and everything to do with who you hear whispering to you to keep going, even in the dark. Calling isn’t about all the things you’re willing to go through until you’re finally rewarded with an audience, or a job, or a favorable review, or a direction, or a salary.

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