Proverbs 8:32 “Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.” One of the most important things Solomon wanted to leave his children was a legacy of wisdom and discernment. Wisdom uses our life experiences and past consequences when making decisions. While discernment uses facts as we know them to… Continue reading July 27th – Proverbs 8:32
Tag: Spiritual Gifts
January 26th – 1 Corinthians 14:1
1 Corinthians 14:1 Have you ever listened to an especially charismatic teacher and wished you could teach like that? Perhaps you’ve heard the most beautiful singing voice and wished you could sing like that? Or maybe you see someone who is always the first one to volunteer, and wished you could serve like that. The… Continue reading January 26th – 1 Corinthians 14:1
January 14th – Luke 16:13
Luke 16:13 Jesus often taught earthly stories with heavenly meanings, called parables. And usually the stories He told were clear in meaning. But the parable of the “Unjust Steward” upon first glance appears to find the Lord commending a crook. For in it we find Jesus seemingly condoning the dishonesty of an unrighteous manger. Yet… Continue reading January 14th – Luke 16:13
August 13th – 1 Peter 4:10
1 Peter 4:10 Recently I went through a drive-thru. I pulled up to the window to find the car ahead had paid for my order. Pleasantly surprised by the generous gift, I happily paid for the car behind me to keep the blessing ball rolling. Each Christian is given a spiritual gift. Whether it be… Continue reading August 13th – 1 Peter 4:10
December 28th – Ephesians 4:11-16
Ephesians 4:11-16 As we pack up Christmas and look forward to the New Year, let’s take time to reflect on the gifts of God. For His blessings are not limited to the birth of His Son. The minute we receive Jesus as our Savior, the Holy Spirit comes to live within us. And with Him,… Continue reading December 28th – Ephesians 4:11-16
March 9th – 2 Timothy 1:6
2 Timothy 1:6 It’s easy to get complacent in our relationship with God. But just like the embers of a fire need stirring to reignite a fire, so do the embers in our hearts. For if our fire for the Lord goes out, what benefit are we to Him? Because each gift God blesses us… Continue reading March 9th – 2 Timothy 1:6
February 24th – 1 Corinthians 13:2
1 Corinthians 13:2 Each of us is blessed with our own unique talents and gifts. But no matter how talented we are, when those gifts aren’t used with a foundation of love, they mean nothing. God blesses us so that we in turn can bless others. That means using our spiritual gifts with unselfish motives… Continue reading February 24th – 1 Corinthians 13:2
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