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Tag Archives: gifts
Gifting; December 21, 2018
1 Peter 4:10-11 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, gifting, gifts, Japanese culture, payment, rewards, spiritual gifts, stewardship
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Gifts; October 30, 2018
Ephesians 4:7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. This theme is mentioned repeatedly in the New Testament, elsewhere by Paul (1 Corinthians 12:7, Romans 12:6) and Peter (1 Peter 4:10). Different words … Continue reading
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Tagged accomplishment, designer babies, DNA, gifting, gifts, God's grace, pastoral ministry, satisfaction, self-deprecation
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Peace; July 26, 2018
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” I could read and meditate on … Continue reading
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Tagged choices, faith, free will, gifts, inner peace, peace
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Our Portion; November 25, 2017
Psalm 119:57 You are my portion, O Lord; I have promised to obey your words. Especially at this time of year, but really all the time, we tend to think about, “What am I going to get?” For the person … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Christmas, Dennis Jernigan, getting things, gifts, Jesus Christ, knowing God, winning the lottery
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Confidence vs. Conceit; June 7, 2017
1 Samuel 17:37 “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you.” … Continue reading
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Tagged conceit, confidence, focus, gifting, gifts, humility, pride, serving God, trusting God
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February 24, 2017
Exodus 4:2 Then the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. God’s provision is abundant, but all too often we fail to recognize it. It had probably never occurred to Moses that God … Continue reading
