According to Neil T. Anderson, “Your greatest fulfillment in life will come when you discover your unique gifts and abilities and use them to edify others and glorify the Lord.” While I am not fully sure that discovering your spiritual gifts will lead you to live happily ever after, I am convinced that a deeper … More 10 Things You Need to Know About Spiritual Gifts
There are some moments and memories that we never forget. One such remembrance is when I first met Dr. Bill Self in 1981 at a banquet on the campus of Samford University. I was energized by Bill’s after-dinner speech. He quickly became one of my favorite preachers, not just because he was a captivating and motivating … More Remembering Bill Self: “The Church Is Worth the Effort”
Taking a journey through an engaging book is a soul-nurturing, mind-stretching adventure. Charles W. Eliot contends, “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” My appreciation for reading was slow to develop. But when it emerged, it surged. As … More 24 Books I Plan to Read in 2024
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