2009-10-07T17:38:04-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/abilities/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2012:3-8&version=NIV 2009-10-07T17:38:04-05:00 Everybody has been given unique talents and abilities to put to use in the service of God. Nobody should look down on others, or consider themselves better than anybody else, because God has a special purpose in mind for every single one of His children. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/going-where-you-thought-you-could-not-2816 2009-09-17T16:53:55-05:00 Maybe there's a burden you're going to have to carry or a challenge or assignment that you have in front of you or some possibilities that are either frightening or exciting, or possibly both. Well, your Lord, who may very well be the One leading you into something you're not sure you can handle, wanted you to be encouraged today with this word from the Word of God. Psalms 18:31 - "For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God?" http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/the-one-more-thing-syndrome-2827 2009-09-17T12:12:17-05:00 We tell young people to "just say no" to drugs. That's good advice for us responsibility addicts, too. So the next time you're tempted to over commit yourself, think of that trunk, packed with all it should hold. And, like your Master, have the wisdom and courage to resist trying to add just one more thing. http://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=35650&columnid=3803 2008-10-27T19:03:24-05:00 This passage is about exercising the Spiritual Gifts, abilities and opportunities that God has given us. But, one thing needs to be cleared out of the way for us to move in His Way- our pride!