Ten Things Powerless Against God’s Love Do you feel bewildered and helpless? Might powerless currently describe you? It’s likely for many people today. We aren’t alone in these emotions. The believers in ancient Rome shared them also. To combat such defeatist attitudes, Paul wrote an encouraging list about ten things powerless against God’s love. Someone
Encouragement is an Essential Gift Every Day Encouragement is an essential gift every day. There may have been more than a few of you who’ve been thinking: “When is Heidi going to get practical with this nearly never-ending gift list?” Today, Tuesday July 7, is one of those days. Encouragement is an essential gift every
God’s Gifts Are Not Only for Administration Guess what? God’s gifts are not only for administration. Isn’t that a relief? Since He knows and has planned every moment of our lives, the Holy Spirit equips us uniquely to be effective members of God’s kingdom. This doesn’t mean that developing and properly using that primary Spirit-chosen
Giving Thanks for Gifts that Build the Church Giving thanks for gifts that build the church, and the people who implement them, should be every bit as practical as the gifts themselves. The particular list we’re considering is the one most frequently termed “spiritual gifts.” Tests exist that purport to help the curious or bewildered
Let’s Express Thanks for Good Works Let’s express thanks for good works. A few days ago, I admitted it’s easier for me to be thankful for people who fulfill the responsibilities they have than it is to be thankful for the things I’m supposed to be doing. So, let’s turn it around today, and list
Gifts Given for Sanctification Gifts given for sanctification begin the changes which transform us to resemble Jesus while we still live here on earth. The first one we’ll look at is discernment. Why is that important? According to Webster’s Dictionary, discernment, among a group of synonyms, stresses accuracy in the quality of being able to