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Awkward Ambitions

The Ambitions of a Mother

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Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

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The story of a mother's prayer and dream for her children, a prayer that Jesus didn't answer in the way the mother had hoped. Some dreams are best let go of so that bigger ones might be fulfilled.
Saturday, May 12, 2007

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05/26/2007
The Ambitions of a Middle Class - I
American society is pretty open about most things. It's acceptable, even fashionable in some circles, to talk about one's addictions to alcohol, drugs, even sex. But there's at least one taboo left, something hardly anyone wants to talk about; yet the Bible treats it as a big deal!
06/02/2007
The Ambitions of a Middle Class - II
Many Americans, including members of the church, are surfing the tsunami of personal debt. Here's two simple strategies to learn how to move from a life of slavery to indebtedness to a life of freedom and contentment.
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