Monthly Archives: November 2011

Using a Preaching Gift

“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine”  (2 Timothy 4:2). Timothy was a young preacher.  He wasn’t as experienced as Paul. He had much to learn. Paul gave him … Continue reading

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Using a Teaching Gift

“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.  And the things thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also” … Continue reading

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Seek to Excel

“Even  so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church”  (1 Corinthians 14:12). Do you remember how much zeal you had when you were first saved?  Were you … Continue reading

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Daylight Savings Time

“God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts.  Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you”  (1 Peter 4:10 NLT). Aaah, nothing like “falling back” in Daylight Savings Time, is … Continue reading

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Ruined House

“So the Lord sent this message through the prophet Haggai, Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins?”  (Haggai 1:4 NLT). You’re right, Lord. No, there’s nothing extravagant about my home, except for the fact … Continue reading

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Using the Gift of Hospitality

“And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.  And when she was … Continue reading

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Dorcas Uses Her Gifts

“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.  And it came to pass in those days that she was sick … Continue reading

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