Tag: gifts

God’s Extraordinary Grace

The greatest gifts come from the benevolence of grace. “It is by God’s grace that you have been saved through faith.” Ephesians 2:8 TEV. My thoughts and comments marvel at “God’s extraordinary grace.” Diligent people have an almost incurable work ethic, which comes with the assumption that the measure of […]

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Christmas Generosity

  “Manage [your God-given gifts] well so that God’s generosity can flow through you.” I Peter 4:10 NLT. Generosity of heart engenders generosity of hand. My thoughts and comments today are about “Christmas generosity.” When the Wise Men followed the miraculous star to the Christ child of whom the prophets […]

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Christmas Gifts

“Thank God for His Son – a gift too wonderful for words.” 2 Corinthians 9:15 NLT. Giving that is meaningful is inseparably sourced in love that is authentic. My thoughts and comments this Advent are about “Christmas gifts.” Christmas gift giving is an art form with some people. Christmas is […]

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Unused Gifts

“Having then gifts . . let us use them.” Romans 12:6 NKJV “Even the best and most useful gifts can remain unused if unappreciated.” My thoughts today are about “unused gifts.” Have you ever received a gift for which you never found a proper use? You know; gifts that end […]

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Failure Isn’t Final

“I was afraid.” Luke 19:21 NIV “Life has direction – flowing toward you with blessing, or away from you from lack of that.” My thoughts today are, “failure isn’t final.” How would you reward a very capable financial adviser who accepted management of your retirement savings, but did nothing with […]

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