Have you ever wanted to or needed to give a gift to a very important person? Did you spend hours deciding what you would give them? Did you feel flummoxed regarding what you could give them? Did you feel your gift was totally inadequate? Giving gifts to someone of prestige can be daunting. We mayContinue reading “Gifts for a King”
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Forgiveness and Grace
Is there someone you, other than yourself, who you give credit to for your success? Were your parents instrumental setting you up for success? Was there a mentor who was especially valuable to you? Is there someone who you continue to lean on for support or advice? Parents and mentors can play crucial roles inContinue reading “Forgiveness and Grace”
Purpose of Gifts
What special talents do you have? What physical or mental gifts have you been given? How are you using those talents or gifts? Do you think having them makes you better than those who don’t? Do you believe you are favored? Have you thought about who gave you those gifts? Each of us have beenContinue reading “Purpose of Gifts”
Paying Tribute
To whom do you pay tribute? How do you pay tribute? What is the reason beyond you paying tribute? Is your tribute financial? Is it paying respect? Is it honoring someone else? Is it praising someone else? Or are you only focused on your own accomplishments? We don’t often use the word tribute for payingContinue reading “Paying Tribute”
Fully Equipped
uiWhat gifts do you have? What are your talents and skills? What can you do that is special? Can you sing well? Are you gifted with the ability to translate languages? Can you adapt to whatever situation you find yourself in? Have you given thought to where your gifts come from? Each of us areContinue reading “Fully Equipped”
Many Parts, One Body
Have you ever played a team sport and experienced the dependency of one on the other? Have ever been part of a brotherhood or sisterhood that was very tight with one another? What is your experience in the church? Is it like that? Do you think it should be like that? Many of us haveContinue reading “Many Parts, One Body”
Overcome by the Spirit
Have you been overcome by a seemingly uncontrollable feeling? Have you felt pushed to do something good for someone you would not normally do? Did you chalk it up to a sudden urge? Or did you consider it could be something more powerful than you? Sometimes we act on impulses. Those impulses can drive someContinue reading “Overcome by the Spirit”
Diversity Given
Do you like variety? Do you like diversity? Or do you prefer the same things over and over? Do you like doing different things on different days? Or do you prefer doing the same thing every day? Have you thought about where your desire for something different comes from? All of us like to eatContinue reading “Diversity Given”
Use Your Gifts Wisely
For the past few weeks, we have discussed spiritual gifts. We have covered gifts from apostle to servant, prophet to speaking in tongues, helping to miracles, and many more. Each of us has at least one gift. What are we to do with our gifts? The Holy Spirit distributes these gifts to us as heContinue reading “Use Your Gifts Wisely”
Healing from God
Do you long for healing? Are you looking for physical healing? Would you like to experience emotional healing? Are you in need of spiritual healing? Would a miracle be welcome? Have you asked for healing and believe it will happen? We all need healing. We may need physical healing, emotional healing, or spiritual healing. SometimesContinue reading “Healing from God”
Marty Pressey 