Practical Proverbial, from 1 Peter, 28 July 2020

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.  1 Peter 4:10 (NIV). We’ve talked about this before:  everyone’s gift matters because God gave each of us different gifts, talents, and abilities.   What you can do isn’t the same as what I can

Practical Proverbial, from Philippians, 28 January 2020

But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. Philippians 2:22. (EHV). Is talent natural (God-given) or can it be learned?   Answer:   yes. Let’s be honest:   some folks have natural, God-given abilities that are superior over others who attempt

Practical Proverbial, from 1 Timothy, 8 January 2019

Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. 1 Timothy 4:14 (NIV). What are your gifts?  What are the gifts you have that are unique to you, that set you apart?  And what are you doing with them?  Have you considered that God gave them

Practical Proverbial, from 2 Thessalonians, 5 September 2018

For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:7-8 (NIV).