-
Recent Posts
Previous Posts
Categories
-
Join 744 other subscribers
Meta
Social
Tag Archives: spiritual gifts
Your Christmas Gift to the Church
When someone is baptized into Christ, two things happen. First, that person’s sins are forgiven. Secondly, that person receives the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). The gift of the Holy Spirit enables each Christian to serve the church … Continue reading
Talent on Loan from God
Yesterday I wrote about how the left is trying to demonize the late Rush Limbaugh, but largely failing in their efforts. I pointed out that this reminds us of how we need to live our lives in such a way … Continue reading
Gifted to Serve
A talking horse showed up at a major league baseball park and asked the manager if he could try out for the team. This team was struggling to win games, and the manager was in danger of being fired, so … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership, Sports
Tagged body of Christ, Romans 12, serving the Lord, spiritual gifts, talking horse
Leave a comment
Bosses and Leaders
A boss instills fear; a leader instills confidence. A boss creates resentment; a leader creates enthusiasm. A boss say, “I”; a leader says, “We.” A boss fixes blame; a leader fixes mistakes. A boss knows how; a leader shows how. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged bosses, bosses and leaders, how to lead, illustration, Leadership, Romans 12, spiritual gifts
Leave a comment
Only the Best
A friend of mine used to get great cell phone service at his house. This was to be expected since he could literally stand in his yard and see the tower that provided his service. Then he noticed that his … Continue reading
Gifted Differently
We like to say that we are all created equal, but we aren’t. Not really. Some people are so naturally beautiful that they could be actors or models. Others of us look like we fell out of the ugly tree … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged body of Christ, Christian service, illustration, Romans 12:6, spiritual gifts
Leave a comment
Career Choice
For years, my friend Paul Snoddy wanted to be a medical doctor. However, when he grew up Paul became a preacher, and he has had quite a successful career. Weighing in on this career choice, Paul’s son said, “Dad, just … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged career choices, illustration, Paul Snoddy, preaching, Romans 12, serving the Lord, spiritual gifts
Leave a comment
Busy as a Bee
I just read that a typical bee hive can have 90,000 bees living in it. Just like people, bees have different jobs, with specialized roles to play. Some bees travel around collecting the nectar that eventually becomes honey. Other bees … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged body of Christ, honey bees, Romans 12, serving the Lord, spiritual gifts, using your talent
Leave a comment
Good at What You Do
There are different levels of being good at something. For example, you might be good at math in that you can balance your checkbook. However, you probably aren’t good enough at math to be a rocket scientist who works for … Continue reading
Jesustrek 