Tag Archives: Spiritual gifts

Thanks For Your Support

That is a beautiful picture of a healthy church. It is a picture of a church operating as it was intended to. Notice the results: the body is built up, there is unity, there is maturity, there is growth.  Continue reading →

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If. . .

Love is the glue that holds the body of Christ together despite the differences of our background, beliefs or experiences. Continue reading →

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Finding Your Place

God has a place of service for you. A place where your passion, experience, and giftedness comes together to meet a need. You are a unique but important piece of the puzzle that will not be complete until you find your place. Continue reading →

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If. . .

Love is the glue that holds the body of Christ together despite the differences of our background, beliefs or experiences. Continue reading →

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Set an Example

Paul had mentored young Timothy and sent him out on a mission to Ephesus to stand up to some false teachers. There is some indication that he was timid by nature, so this may not have been an easy job for him. Nonetheless, he was Paul’s choice for the job. He tells him not to be intimidated by others, but instead to set an example for them. Continue reading →

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Thank You for Your Support! (Sept 25)

The healthy church is one where each member recognizes their role and where each part does its work. Imagine a body where only one arm was trying to do all the work. Little of value is accomplished. A healthy body requires a coordinated effort of all the parts. What is your part? Continue reading →

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If . . . (Aug 20)

Love is the glue that holds the body of Christ together despite the differences of our background, beliefs or experiences. Often people get “bent out of shape” regarding spiritual gifts. Love enables us to work together and learn from each other. Continue reading →

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Finding Your Place (Aug 19)

Every one of God’s children is gifted and is an important part of Christ’s body, the church. We all are important; we all have a part to play. Continue reading →

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Replacing Fear with Boldness (Oct 22)

October 22 Replacing Fear with Boldness Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:1-8 | Jeremiah 39:1- 41:18 | 2 Timothy 1:1-18 | Proverbs 26:1-2 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 “Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through … Continue reading →

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If (Aug 20)

August 20 If. . . Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 90:1-10 | Esther 8:1-10:3 | 1 Cor. 12:27-13:13 | Prov. 21:23-24 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not … Continue reading →

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