What are your gifts? Have you spent time to evaluate them? Do you know how to use your gifts? If not, are you willing to learn? Are you using them to further the kingdom of God? We are all given gifts by God. More specifically, Jesus gives each of us one or more gifts. SomeContinue reading “Spiritual Gifts”
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Humble Yourself
Do you like it when people honor you for doing something well? Do you seek recognition for extraordinary talent or achievements? Are you frustrated when others are presented with awards? Have you realized you are called to be humble? We see people put on pedestals for their achievements. Our society is constantly looking for someoneContinue reading “Humble Yourself”
Water Flowing Over A Rock
What is your life’s ambition? Do you have high and lofty goals? Are you planning to change the world? Do you want to have a positive impact in your community? Are you willing to be like water rolling over a rock? When we are young, and sometimes not so young, we have big aspirations toContinue reading “Water Flowing Over A Rock”
Humbly Serve One Another
Have you ever wondered why human relations take on so many different forms? If we are being observant, we see as many variations in relationships as there are colors in the spectrum. The range is mindboggling. We chock the variations up to each person being unique, and they are. We simply accept that not everyContinue reading “Humbly Serve One Another”
Putting Love Into Action
We hear the word love tossed around quite often. Of course, as mentioned in yesterday’s post, our word love is ambiguous compared to the Greek words used in the New Testament. We use one word to cover three words used by Jesus and his disciples. Today, we see Jesus switch words depending on who orContinue reading “Putting Love Into Action”
Imitating Jesus
As we start a new year, many of us will make resolutions. Some of them will stick while others will fade almost as quickly as they are started. The resolutions that stick are those that we desire most and commit wholeheartedly to. In some cases, the resolutions that stick are those that are easy. WeContinue reading “Imitating Jesus”
The Story Told
Have you ever experienced something that you just to had tell everyone you saw? I don’t mean just your family and friends, but you may tell complete strangers, as well. It isn’t just a good thing but is an extraordinary thing. The shepherds experienced something only a handful of humans had ever experienced. An angelContinue reading “The Story Told”
Countercultural
Are you free? How do you use your freedom? Do you humble yourself before others? Are you willing to serve others in your freedom? Or, is your pride overriding your freedom and keeping you prisoner? Do you know pride can make you a captive? In our culture, we see a lot of pride. Pride inContinue reading “Countercultural”
Possessiveness
Are you possessive? Do you hold on to everything? Do you dislike it when someone else wants to use your things? Are you unwilling to share with others? Do you realize that God is the One who has blessed you and expects you to share His blessings with others? We live in a culture whereContinue reading “Possessiveness”
Faithworks
How is your faith demonstrated? What are you doing each day to show your faith in God? Are you showing your faith in your works and actions? Can you rightfully be accused of being a follower of Jesus Christ? Do you really have faith, or do you just say you do? Are we not allContinue reading “Faithworks”
