"Christ has given each of us special abilities- whatever He wants us to have out of His rich storehouse of gifts." Ephesians 4:7As the silver-haired woman walked up the long drive, she could see him peering through the window. Every day it was the same thing; she...
Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (NIV)My dad had an auto repair shop in Uddingston, near Glasgow, for many years and had to give it up when he was in his fifties....
Talent is marvelous. Talented people, using their talents, are inspiring and as I have seen people ply their skills I have longed to:Paint pictures, Design shoes, Blow glass, Tame dolphins, Understand the constellations, Invent perfumes, Whistle.The list changes every...
From the time I accepted Jesus as my Savior, at the age of 18, I had a very strong love for vocal music. I knew I couldn't sing -- I had heard a recording of myself and it was horrible. But nonetheless, the desire to hear music, sing music, learn to play music was...
HTML clipboard I was wishing I did not have to fulfill a commitment I had made weeks before. "Sure, I'll help out," I had said when asked to be on the clean-up committee for the International Students Welcome Dinner. However, my Monday had been a long and busy one, so...
After I taught a class on spiritual gifts, a young man came to me and asked, "Is my gift prophecy or exhortation?"Knowing him very well, I was careful as I responded, "I don't think either one is your gift. But if I have ever known someone who has the gift of helps,...
Once I discovered that scripture provides 'How to's' to be successful at whatever the Lord calls us to, the Bible became so exciting! For example, pay close attention to this verse.I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same...