The Gift of Encouragement
Created on September 19th, 2013
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Articles and resources to assist you in growing your top spiritual gifts as revealed by the Spiritual Gifts Inventory, based on the study, Serving from the Heart.
The Gift of Encouragement
By Marjorie ThompsonAs ordinary mortals, even the most persistent optimists among us become discouraged at times. To be discouraged means to lose heart. Metaphorically and spiritually, the heart is… read more
Dealing with Obstacles
By Josh TinleyBack in March, while many of America’s sports fans were checking their brackets, the NCAA’s best wrestlers converged on Philadelphia for college wrestling’s… read more
Clapping in Church
By Rebecca W. DolchYears ago when I taught drama class at Vacation Bible School, we acted out the story of Tabitha from Acts 9. The title character was played by a very shy little girl whom I had… read more
Kindred Souls
Many of us go through our busy lives with many acquaintances but few true friend-confidants. Most of our daily conversations focus on the mundane, or we barely scratch the surface …
The Pastor's Prayer Team
By Ron EdmondsonThis week I tweeted, “Meeting with my personal prayer team. I’m confident I’ve underestimated their influence in my ministry. Every pastor should have… read more
Joy Boosters
Do you know an older person who could use some encouragement? Missy Buchanan, an older adult advocate and former creativity educator, offers a bounty of simple, creative ways to…
Caring for the Caregivers: Ministering to the Sandwich Generation
By Myra F. SmithThis is the fifth commandment, given by God to Moses, as one portion of his instructions to the Israelites. While we often emphasize this command only with children, it is… read more
My New Stranger Strategy
By Maurilio AmorimWhat would it happen if I made a habit of walking up to a complete strangers and introducing myself? In the past few months I have tried to be intentional about doing just that. I … read more