Showing posts with label journey. Show all posts
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Saturday, October 26, 2019
Spiritual Gifts:Tests and Assessments: How important are they?
At our local Saturday morning "Men's Group", we had a short teaching on Ephesians 4:1-16, and "spiritual gifts"
Our small table Discussion Questions:
1. How should we live in the light of our Calling?
2. What spiritual gift do you have to build up the church?
3. Why is unity Important?
It was interesting listening to answers to Question #2 that it was apparent that there were different "gifts" that men had that were not among the common "gifts" listed in various scripture passages. Some were "Strengths" that could be common to all people...believers and non believers.
We use our "Strengths" every day! In our families, careers, jobs, business's.
Strengthsfinder.2.0 Assessment gives one a good 16 page pdf printout showing how you can use and develope your strengths and use them every day!
One of my prior posts explains this more fully.
Also that none of the men at my table had ever taken a "Spiritual Gift Assessment" and that there was such an "Assessment"
I had taken several such assessments years ago...and was asked to bring some resources next week.
After doing alittle research...I decided to make this blog post with some resources.
Be wary of tests and assessments: Best to be wary of Spiritual Gift Tests & Assessments
Different "Assessments" and "Tests" have different "gifts".
Alot has to do with our understanding of scripture and the denomination we come from.
A good list and definition of "Spiritual Gifts"
A fairly good Assessment
Why is this all important?
7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1st Peter 4:7-11
You might also check out these verses in various Biblical translations~
Check out 1st. Corinthians 12.
Going from ME to WE.
One body. So whatever our "gifts" are...we are part of the body. Each part of the body is important and needed. So we should be in a local body of Christ, where we are encouraged to serve...whatever our gifts and strengths are.
Bottom line: We are given "gifts" to serve.
Any "Assessment" one takes, requires a fairly good amount of time...but it is worth it! Helps us find our place in ministry.
The difference between natural talents or strengths and Spiritual Gifts
Hope this is of help.
Blessings
Richard
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Wisdom from my Blogs
In Jesus Christ God gives us our identity, our purpose and our meaning in this life and in the life to come.1 Peter1:1-12
●"The Lord created each of us individually with different Spiritual Gifts, Passions, Abilities, strengths and a unique personality with different experiences. Helping people with the puzzle and putting the pieces together so we each can be most effective in our families, church, community and the world and finish our lives well and leave a legacy that gives glory to the LORD so when we stand before Him one day, we will hear, "Well done, my good and faithful
servant."
I have 3 blogs. Created at different times for different purposes and audiences
https://bloomwhereyouareplantednow.blogspot.com/
Helping people to be "rooted", "grounded" and "grow" and so bloom" where they are "planted" in their neighborhood, world and career...using their "Passion", "Abilities","Gifts","Strengths" and prior "Experiences" God has gifted them with and thereby bringing glory and honor to the LORD. 1st Corinthians 10:31
https://northshorefinishingwellgroup.blogspot.com/
Mobilizing the body of Christ globally to join Jesus in His mission, especially among the least-reached peoples,transforming lives, relationships & communities. Reaching the "Unreached People Groups" in the 10/40 window. There are endless opportunities to help complete the Great Commission, whatever your interests and abilities are.
http://neighborhoodtransformationmilwaukee.blogspot.com/
Neighborhood Transformation (NT) trains church lay-people how to enter a nearby poor neighborhood, develop relationships and identify assets already found in the neighborhood in individuals and groups. Building on these assets, the goal is to see the gospel bring true poverty alleviation over time.
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As you all know...one can find anything we want on the internet...lots of knowledge out there.
6. I hope to impart some "wisdom" that you could use in your life! Whatever reason would you be searching or looking at my blog?
Blessings on your life and year!
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Richard
Sunday, June 2, 2019
A few thoughts, ideas, and beliefs on Neighboring
Proclaim and embody the love of Jesus Christ in the City and the World...starting in your neighborhood.
Who is my neighbor? God has a plan!
Filling in the spots. 37 more!
As a friend at church, Bill, recently said, "Lettuce Pray"...
A few lettuce plants for future "distribution"! To our "neighbors"!
Alittle too shady even for lettuce!
Will have to find some new locations for these plants!
Found a new location! Holy Grounds Coffeehouse at Eastbrook Church.
Moved majority of lettuce plants there.
Will harvest for our Food Pantry clients end of June or beginning of July.
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Transplanted in bed. Protected with chicken wire to prevent rabbits having a feast! |
Also put a container at our pool. 100% Sun
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At poolside
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Sunday, June 16th. |
Thanks Pastor Matt for the "neighborly" words of life last weekend. Enough for everyone!
The lettuce! Supply & Distribution.
This is a series on neighboring, building off the idea that love for God overflows into love for neighbor, as illustrated by Jesus’ teaching on the greatest commandment, and expanded by the parable of the Good Samaritan. In this series we will explore ways in which we can live as neighbors practically with those right around us.
Some practical ideas on doing a "Prayer Walk Around Your Neighborhood."
Sunday, December 2, 2018
On our journey with Jesus
"The trail is long, and we won't arrive at our destination in this life. Still, we're on the journey with Jesus for the greatest thrill of our lives." Zig Ziglar
As Paul Borthwick says in his book: How to Be a World-Class Christian: Becoming Part of God's Global Kingdom:
"Through prayer, we can join any team that God is using. We can join in
the efforts of missionaries in the Amazon River valley, in the
ministries of pastors in Sri Lanka, or in the evangelistic effort of
"tentmakers' in North Africa!" P. 73
So, look for what God is doing in the world...and become a part of a "team" that is praying for that country, region and or missionary. You can become a part of a team, no matter where you live.
Start where you are. Your church missions group, and or other missions or missionaries you already know. Or go to Operation World
A wealth of info on what God is doing in the world.
Another good resource is Perspectives on the World Christian Movement. A prior blog post of mine gives info on this. Perspectives
You don't necessarily have to physically go to a foreign country...But
the LORD has already given us the call to "GO"....first 2 letters of his
name. GOD.
For those of us who are Boomers or Boomers and Beyond and can't
physically travel to another country...your influence can and will
continue no matter where you are.
Isn't that what we want to hear? I do
And
just maybe...when the LORD returns and creates a new earth...the LORD
may take us to that region and we will meet the people we were praying
for...and the others who were on our "team" and then see how we did
make a difference in the world and for all eternity!
Happy journey!
You might be wondering What is a World-Class Christian?
"Anthropologists..explain
that at our core is a basic view of reality-a worldview. That worldview
determines who we are, what we value, and how we behave." Gordon
Aeschliman
P. 5
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