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By Jon Walker Also available as a podcast at: http://thelife.com/blogs/experience/kindle/2008/05/23/the-forgotten-gift-2/ ** Explore who the Holy Spirit is in the Knowing Jesus Personally interactive online study: http://thelife.com/study/knowjesuspersonally.html “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the [...]

Learn how to put your gifts into action with our free lesson “Living with Significance.”  “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;  if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;  if it is [...]

When Jim and I were planning to wed, we set aside an intense two hours for marriage preparation — not much of an investment for an idealistic 19- and 20 year-old couple. Unfortunately, no one pulled us aside to explain the secret to building a strong and lasting marriage. I figured if we were in [...]

Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, online mentors are standing by, ready to walk beside you. Contact us today! “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8, [...]

Tamar is often a forgotten woman, because her story isn’t pretty and we’d rather overlook it. But God didn’t overlook her. She is the first woman listed in the genealogy of Jesus. You can read Tamar’s story in the book of Genesis (Genesis 38:6 – 30). The Bible is silent about Tamar’s genealogy. All we [...]

Have you ever given a gift that you spent hours creating and fine-tuning until it was just right? Or found a beautiful card with just the right sentiment for that special person? Have you ever given these kinds of things and been disappointed when you don’t receive even a word of thanks? No matter which [...]

At my church, the first day of the season of Lent (which fell on February 17 this year) passed by without even a mention. I only noticed it mentioned on a blog after the day had already passed! Lent is the period of the year leading up to Easter, starting on Ash Wednesday and concluding [...]

Traditionally, Thanksgiving marks the onset of winter holiday festivities. Use today’s “hottest” contemporary color schemes in a carefully executed display of hallway and landing color to link together the entire Thanksgiving holiday home. Part of the joy of decorating for the holiday season is that there are no rules! Regardless of whether you choose to [...]

Are you feeling ready to walk away from a relationship – are you possibly even considering divorce? We want to pray for you. “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope” (Psalm 130: 5). Have you wondered what God is doing when you can’t see him? Have [...]