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Gifted to Serve

We tend to glorify the gifted person. The athlete who is extremely talented and successful is honored with accolades and awards, along with large sums of money. The talented actor or actress is wooed by an adoring public. The successful businessperson is honored in a variety of venues. But all these honors and most ofContinue reading “Gifted to Serve”

Majesty

For us in the United States, the word majesty is not often used. We may speak of the majesty of the stars in the sky or some other natural phenomenom. Some may speak of majesty of a high profile event with dignataries or celebrities. According to the Oxford Languages Dictionary the word, majesty, means impressiveContinue reading “Majesty”

Speak Of What You Know

Everyone has opinions. Most people speak their opinions. Unfortunately, many times those opinions are uninformed because we haven’t taken the time and made the effort to learn more about the subject. The real tragedy is that these uniformed opinions often are able to gather an audience through seminars, conferences, television and social media. People thenContinue reading “Speak Of What You Know”

Experiencial Knowledge

At least for me, knowledge gained by experience is more impactful and has longer term benefits than knowledge learned simply by reading or hearing. Both aspects of knowledge are important, but when I learn through experience I retain the knowledge longer and use this knowledge more in my life. II Peter 1:2-3 says, “May graceContinue reading “Experiencial Knowledge”

Power and Glory

Psalm 63:2-3 says, “So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.” An honest search for God’s power and glory will most assuredly result in praise for Him. I wrote the following this morning after turning myContinue reading “Power and Glory”