Formations 05.30.2021: Using Our Gifts

Every single person—created by God in the image of God—is exceptionally unique. There is no other creature who is uniquely me or uniquely you.

Connections 11.15.2020: Using Our Gifts

Jesus’ parable about the talents inspires us to use our gifts from God to serve the Christian cause and help others. And that’s important.

Flame: Psalm 23 – Overflowing Cup

Verse 5 of the twenty-third Psalm speaks about the overflowing cup that God gives and this craft is a way of exploring and thanking God for His many gifts. Each creation will be unique!

Formations 04.08.2018: Building Community by Giving Gifts

The Buy Nothing Project is a Facebook-based organization that promotes local gift economies. In a gift economy, no money is exchanged, but people offer goods and services with the expectation that others in the community will do the same.

Formations 10.26.2014: Serving Together

We will never understand spiritual gifts if we don’t see how they relate to the church. Paul is adamant that the purpose of the gifts is “the common good” (1 Cor 12:7).

Formations 10.05.2014: Who Benefits from Gifted Education?

Who benefits most from elementary-school gifted programs? According to a study from two economics professors, it isn’t the students with the highest IQs but those with more average IQs but high standardized test scores.