3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these…
I recently revisited a devotional on the topic of living with discernment based on The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis (1380–1471), a monk from the Monastery of Mount St. Agnes in the Netherlands. (You can find the devotional I reference [here].) Every time I read the following passage, I am amazed at how…
The spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit are interconnected aspects of the Christian life, working together to reflect the character of Christ and build up His Church. While spiritual gifts are specific abilities given by the Holy Spirit to empower believers for service (e.g., teaching, healing, prophecy, administration), the fruit of the Spirit…
Discovering and using your spiritual gifts is a process that requires a lot of patience. A lack of patience can lead Christians astray related to their own gifts and cause tribulation in a number of ways. In this article I will outline the important role that patience plays related to the spiritual gifts and offer…
How to Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Discovering spiritual gifts is a personal journey, one that is unique to each individual. For some, identifying these gifts is a quick process, while for others, it may take more time. Alongside our Spiritual Gifts Assessment Tool, the following steps will help guide you in seeking the Holy Spirit’s…