As we continue looking at the Holy Spirit and the gifts He gives this week, what gift or gifts have you been blessed with? If you are curious, there are a variety of test you can take. However, I recommend you talk with your pastor or spiritual leader for guidance regarding which one you use.Continue reading “A Personal Gift”
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Learn from the Holy Spirit
Where did you receive your education? Do you continue to learn? Are there certain people in your life you trust to teach you? How do you decide what to learn? Have you thought about learning from God? We learn many things from many people. We go to school, at a minimum, for twelve years toContinue reading “Learn from the Holy Spirit”
Give Extravagantly
What gifts do you anticipate for different celebrations throughout the year? Do you expect especially large gifts at Christmas? Do you desire to give expensive gifts at Christmas? Have you considered the gifts brought to Jesus at His birth? We generally like to receive gifts. As we get older, we look forward to giving moreContinue reading “Give Extravagantly”
The Meaning of a Title
Have you ever put much thought into a title? Have you thought about the different titles used for leadership positions? Do you automatically recognize someone’s job description by the title of their position? We use many different titles for leadership positions, ranging from manager to chief executive officer, mayor to president. We don’t see asContinue reading “The Meaning of a Title”
Plans Executed
How far into the future do you plan? Are you planning for retirement decades in advance? Are you planning your summer vacation in January? Do you plan your weekend activities on Monday? Do you plan out each plan? Many people have short-term, mid-range, and long-range plans. Some will plan each day with meticulous care. ThereContinue reading “Plans Executed”
Proclaiming Good News
What stories do you tell? Are they true? Are they important? Are they rumors? Will those stories be important a week from now? A month from now? A year from now? Do you tell the story of Jesus and His saving grace? We talk a lot. Some people wake up talking and don’t stop untilContinue reading “Proclaiming Good News”
Start a New Thing
Are you planning to start something new in the new year? Have you been able to start and keep your new commitment for these first few days? Has it been a struggle? Does it feel as though you are pushing against the tide? When the calendar roles over to a new year, many make resolutionsContinue reading “Start a New Thing”
Proclaiming God
What must happen for you to proclaim the greatness of it? How extraordinary must it be? Are you easily impressed, or does it take something near other worldly? Would God standing right in front of you be impressive enough for you to proclaim it? We often see or hear people being over dramatic about eventsContinue reading “Proclaiming God”
Verify What You Hear
Do you ever question someone is who they claim to be? Have you heard about someone and wonder if the stories are true? Do you want to verify the stories, perhaps even see them for yourself? Do you think you are alone in your quest for truth? We may hear rumors of a new boss.Continue reading “Verify What You Hear”
Servant of God
What are your expectations for your life? Do you expect to be a servant? Or do you expect to succeed at everything you do? Are you willing to listen? Are you willing to learn? Are you willing to follow direction? When we are children, we have big dreams. Some of us dreamt of being astronauts.Continue reading “Servant of God”
Marty Pressey 