Are you a follower of Jesus? Then here’s a question you should be able to answer. What are your spiritual gifts? Paul addresses this topic in several of his letters to the churches, most specifically in 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12. These two passages complement one another. I like how Romans 12 begins with …
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How Can We Model The Love Of Christ Through Being Considerate?
Philippians 2:3-4 – Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. These words from Paul are written in the context of modeling our lives after the …
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How’s Your Vineyard?
Much of Jesus’ teaching during His earthly ministry was presented in parables. You might think He chose this method to make things clearer, but the scriptures give a different reason. When His disciples asked, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” Jesus said it was not to make His words more understandable but to …
Is There Fruit Under Your Leaves?
Mark 12 contains four events over a three-day period that seem disconnected from one another, but if we look at them carefully, there is a singular takeaway for us. On the first day, Jesus approaches Jerusalem and sends two disciples ahead of Him to secure the use of a colt on which no one has …
The Camel Test
Here’s a funny thought. In today’s world, women are often made to feel they must “measure up” to a certain standard of beauty to be valued. Take the idea of beauty pageants. Contestants are all tall and slender, with perfect hair. They are paraded in front of a panel of judges and rated on their …
The Way Of The Word 