How hospitable are you? Do you welcome others into your house? Would you invite a family member to stay with you? Are you willing to host family members for several days, weeks, or even months? Would you do so for a fellow Christian? Being hospitable comes naturally for some of us, while it is aContinue reading “Hospitality”
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In Sync With God
Why do you do what you do? What is your reason for going about your daily tasks? Is there a motivating factor that spurs you on? Can you define what it is that causes you to work hard? Are you doing everything for the glory of God? We all have a reason for going aboutContinue reading “In Sync With God”
Given a Trust
Are you a person who carries out requirements? When given a task, can you be counted on to complete it according to directions? Do you faithfully adhere to the specifications you are given? Are you carrying out the task given to you by God? We are tasked with completing a variety of tasks in ourContinue reading “Given a Trust”
Good Reputation
Do you desire to stand out? Do you like to have people point at you and say, “she is a wonderful person”? Have you thought about it? Have you taken steps to make it a reality? Do you know what steps you need to take? Even if we are not a person who seeks theContinue reading “Good Reputation”
Attitude of Sharing
How well do you share? Are you willing to help those in need? Are you willing to host others? Does sharing mean only giving any extra you may have? Does helping those in need mean only giving away your old and used items? Some of us were taught to share as young children. Some wereContinue reading “Attitude of Sharing”
Gifts of Grace
Have you asked God for gifts? Have you asked God to bless you? Have you inventoried the blessings and gifts He has given you? Do you know God gifts you with talents? We may call them spiritual gifts. We may call them natural talents. We may even state that someone has been taught or grownContinue reading “Gifts of Grace”
Stumbling Block
Are you a stumbling block to others? Do you create situations, knowingly or unknowingly, that cause issues or problems or failures for others? Do you judge others harshly when they cause you to stumble? Have you looked at yourself before passing judgment? There are times when we might be a stumbling block to others unknowingly.Continue reading “Stumbling Block”
Build Up
What is your purpose? For what reason were you put here on earth? Why has God blessed you with spiritual gifts? Are you more curious if your life will be a success by human standards than if you will fulfill God’s purpose for you? We all have a purpose in life. God has given usContinue reading “Build Up”
Give a Reason
How prepared are you to give a reason for your faith? Are you prepared to correct someone else for disobedience to God’s Word? Can you use God’s Word to encourage someone? Are you mature enough in God’s Word to use it with patience? If we have been in the church long enough, we have heardContinue reading “Give a Reason”
Learn Before You Teach
What does it mean to be a teacher? How can someone be a teacher unless they first learn? Have you ever attempted to teach something you did not know well? Have you had a teacher who seemed to be lost or unsure? Teaching is challenging. A good teacher does research into the subject they willContinue reading “Learn Before You Teach”
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