The Invitation
By Ken Wilson
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When a door is opened, it's your choice to walk through it ... this is your invitation.
Will this be yet another passing moment in time you missed out on what could've been life-changing?
Throughout our lives, we will be nudged. But will you be aware of that nudge? ... And if so, what will you do about it?
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Ken Wilson
Ken Wilson is senior pastor of a Vineyard Church in Michigan. Active in national evangelical environmental initiatives, his church is noted for serving the poor and exploring contemplative prayer disciplines, serving as online host to The Divine Hours.
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The Invitation - Ken Wilson
The INVITATION
PAYING ATTENTION TO THOSE NUDGES IN YOUR LIFE...
Ken Wilson
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The Invitation
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Contents
Acknowledgments
Dedication
Preseason—The Wakeup Call
Introduction
Season 1. Being Nudged
Season 2. Accepting
Season 3. Showing Up & Stepping Up
Season 4. Life Gets in the Way
Season 5. Struggles
Season 6. Pause, Be Patient & Listen
Season 7. Decide & Do It!
Season 8. What’s My Purpose?
Season 9. Now What?
Postseason—Your Next Chapter
Acknowledgments
A SPECIAL THANKS to my loving wife, Paige, who for almost thirty years has been my rock, my soulmate and angel. Always encouraging and pushing me to believe in myself and follow my dreams.
When all seemed lost after my baseball injury with no direction after college… When I connect the