“Bezalel, Oholiab, and the other craftsmen whom the Lord has gifted with wisdom, skill, and intelligence will construct and furnish the Tabernacle, just as the Lord has commanded.” So Moses told Bezalel and Oholiab to begin the work, along with all those who were specially gifted by the Lord. Moses gave them the materials donated [...]

Preaching, singing… these are not the only gifts the church needs. They aren’t even the most important gifts, necessarily. Sharing our talents is all about letting the Holy Spirit work within you to accomplish God’s will in the life of the body of Christ. It’s not about skill level. It’s not about flawless execution. It’s [...]

When we talk about talents, often the first reaction is self-deprecating; “I don’t have anything to offer.” “I’m not as good as…” “I didn’t go to school.” “I’m just not good with…” Before we jump into the various ways in which God has gifted and prepared us for serving him and others, we need get [...]

So, this week we finished up the last Sunday night episode in the R12 series. Rather than read much today, you have a task: Pray, asking God to make our body a place where disciples are continually found, developed and sent out. Write a letter to someone who has provided true, authentic community in your [...]

Have you ever been in one of those moods? The ones where you think, “Nobody really cares about me.” Or, “There’s nothing special about me.” These are not God’s thoughts about us. This is not how God sees us. Each of us is important – uniquely designed by a loving creator. Though, as we are [...]