On Christmas, we hope that our loved ones will use the gifts we give them. We don't expect to see the items hidden in the basement, tucked away in a shed, or tossed in the trash. We expect to see our gifts on a mantle, or used and worn with appreciation. When God gifted us the Holy Spirit inside of us, he also provided spiritual gifts, and guess what? We're called to use them! In this text, Paul urges us to "fan into flames" God's gifts to us. Like Paul in prison, we must keep our eyes on the Kingdom and shake off the hindrances of our day.
What does character mean to you? Does character have value? In Luke 20:20-26, Jesus details the well-known Beatitudes. He shares truth that can be...
Today we begin a new series called Big God…little me! This study of Isaiah 40 will propel our hearts to a greater view of...