We have different gifts according to the grace given us…. Romans 12.6 “I don’t have any spiritual gifts,” she said. She was one of my more active church members and it surprised me to hear her say this. “What do you mean you don’t have any gifts?” I asked her. She explained, “I’m not a [...]
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Listening to God: You Are Gifted
Posted in Journaling, tagged gifted, spiritual gifts, talents on March 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Listening to God: Who is My Neighbor?
Posted in Journaling, tagged good samaritan, love your neighbor on February 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers? – Luke 10:36 The parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 is Jesus’ response to the question, “Who is my neighbor?” It’s a good ethical question. The godly are commanded in Leviticus 19.18 to [...]
Listening to God: Don’t Change the Story
Posted in Journaling, tagged contending for the faith, holiness on February 5, 2010 | 1 Comment »
[C]ontend for the faith once given to the saints.… [B]uild yourselves up in your most holy faith. — Jude 3, 20. The one-chapter epistle of Jude was written to encourage Christians to “contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.” (v.3) There were false teachers in the church who promoted [...]
Listening to God: Asking For Directions
Posted in Journaling, tagged church ministry, finding another church, spiritual growth on February 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. – I Corinthians 3:6 I’ve never been much of a “my church is the best church for everyone” pastor. Nor have I ever thought that I’m the best spiritual director/pastor for every Christian. I’ve long found [...]
