Learning about love is one thing, but it doesn't make a difference until we decide how to practice it
Tag: Spiritual Gifts
Time to Grow Up and Think About Others
After a while, self-focused children are expected to grow up and mature into adults that see a bigger picture
Accompaniment or a Recital?
Using our spiritual gifts without a love for others is kind of a waste of effort on our part
Something Even Better
Paul's vision for the church in Corinth seemed pretty impressive, but then he said that there was something even better
“One” and “One of”
Maybe being an individual and part of something bigger aren't mutually exclusive
Gifts in Context
Let's look at some spiritual gifts in light of their purpose
Who Is the Gift For?
Have we taken gifts meant for others and kept them to ourselves?
When the Debate Hides the Main Idea
Maybe the idea of spiritual gifts is simpler than we've made it
Test the Source
If our spiritual gifts come from anyone other than God, maybe they aren't actually spiritual or gifts
Bonus Evidence!
The book of Hebrews points out an interesting type of evidence for the truth of Jesus' salvation - one that we might not have thought of.
Worker Productivity
If "work expands to the time allotted", how can we be most productive for what really matters?
Living Up to Our Calling
It can be intimidating to think about living up to God's calling, but He is with us along the way.
C-Suite
We each may have wished that we were in charge of things, but maybe that role isn't really what we should aspire to.
Notes vs. Music
As an audiophile can tell you, a computer playing notes from a score doesn't replicate the beauty of a gifted orchestra performance.
Is Anyone Home?
Would you let a phone keep ringing if you knew that a friend on the other end of the line needed something from you?
Stockpile
How can we make sure that we are ready and able to produce good things in our lives?
We Have Enough of Those
Sometimes, we require a deep breath before we engage with yet another person with traits similar to the last dozen that we've met.
Not Like the Others
Yes, none of us is just like the next person. However, the goal for each of us is fulfilling our individual purpose, not boring uniformity.
Subatomic Physics
If God can use an amount of money so small that we named a class of subatomic particles after it, He can use what we have to offer for His purposes.
Shared Finances
When we spend, invest, or use anything, it's a good idea to check with the owner, first.
Those Who Sin Differently 