Tag Archives: Spiritual Gifts

God Wants Workers not Shirkers

‘God wants workers not shirkers,’ that’s what a visiting minister told us one day in his sermon. Sadly, the case in too many churches is that too much is left to too few workers. This was never the way it was intended to work. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 12:4 that there are varieties of gifts and God expects us to use them. There are varieties of ministries, 1 Corinthians 12:5. Some people have a real knack for one to one relationships and welcoming people, but ask them to play the piano or do some up front job and … Continue reading →

The Body of Christ

The body of Christ is a wonderful metaphor used by Paul in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 to describe the church. He shows that each body part has a role. Each one of these parts is useful in helping the body of Christ function properly. “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another … Continue reading →

Five Spiritual Gifts to Give Your Spouse for Christmas

The holiday season is a very hectic time for most families. In some ways the time can cause a bigger stress to a marriage instead of bringing the closeness that the true meaning of the holiday season would bring. Gift giving quickly focuses on the commercial rather than the spiritual aspects of Christmas. Here are five spiritual Christmas presents you may consider giving to your spouse. 1) One great gift is to give your spouse the opportunity to attend the temple. Ideally this would be done together, but it may difficult depending on your circumstances. If you live farther away … Continue reading →