Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.” (I Corinthians 12:4-6) I Corinthians 12 is commonly called the “Spiritual Gifts” chapter. This chapter does list specific spiritual gifts: words of wisdom, words of knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, miraculous powers, prophecy, distinguishing between spirits, tongues and

But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children. Psalm 103:17 Today we celebrate nationally grandparents. Before I began writing this devotion, I wanted to research a little bit about how this national holiday got started. The holiday was initiated by Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade. I believe she must have understood a little bit about being a grandparent because she had 43 grandchildren,

I grew up hearing those words. Everytime I would cross a road or parking lot I would hear my momma say, “Step, Look and Listen.” I have carried that into my adult years with my own children and grandchildren. God is saying the same thing to us. We pray and ask God for good things, all the while we go, go, go! The Bible says in 1 Samuel 12:16, “Now therefore stand and see the great things which the Lord will do before your eyes.” “Stop”. Sometimes we need to slow down to

Read Acts 12 Acts 15:5-7 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists. Peter was put in prison and guarded

Be persistent in your prayer life and concern for others, especially family members. Persistence if the key for you… Breakthrough! Please read the parable of the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8), a story about a persistent widow who continually visited the judge to grant her justice. Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray about everything. Philippians 4:6-9 Pray lifting up your voice. Acts 4:24, Psalm 5:1-3 I remember praying recently for the rains to cease and knowing