In a previous chapter we talked about a set of gifts which we’re calling, “The Motivational Gifts,” listed in Romans 12. It seems that these gifts are ones that are sort of “possessed” by members of the Body of Christ. Paul indicates this by his language in describing them, “If a man’s gift is… If …
THE WORD (How to get more out of your Bible)
A lot of Jesus followers let someone else have all the fun of reading and studying the Bible. It’s a shame, really, mostly because it is fun, and rewarding to learn God’s book for yourself. Don’t be a sea gull! One of the coolest things about the beach is the sea life that you don’t …
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THE CHURCH (Do you have any idea how gifted you are?)
“Strange isn’t it? One man’s like touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?" In the movie 'It's a Wonderful Life,' Clarence the angel said these words to George Bailey. The angel had been sent by God to keep George from committing suicide. He succeeded by showing …
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She gave me a condom!
On Tuesdays I bring my guitar to a food distribution ministry that takes place at a church building in the Castro district in San Francisco. I sing worship songs (interspersed with Beatles and James Taylor tunes revamped with Jesus lyrics) on the sidewalk while the couple hundred people are waiting in line for groceries. On …
THE INTERCHANGE
Let’s talk about “The Conversation” between us and the Lord. Call it prayer, devotions or quiet time (not my favorite terms). I’m partial to the term, “Conversation” since it depicts a back-and-forth, an exchange, an interchange between heaven and earth. I think praying is more of a dialogue than we probably know. It’s not just …
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