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What are the common characteristics of teachers?
The Common Traits of Teachers learn about the characteristics of those with the spiritual gift of teaching Following are some traits commonly observed in those who have the motivational spiritual gift of teaching. These traits can be used to benefit others, or they can be misused and cause disc ...What is the spiritual gift of teaching?
Teaching: A Spiritual Gift the characteristics of a motivational gift A Christian’s motivational spiritual gift represents what God does in him to shape his perspective on life and motivate his words and actions. Romans 12:3–8 describes “basic motivations,” which are characterized by inherent q ...When bad things happen, can God use them to accomplish good?
God’s Sovereignty Over Evil Actions scriptural examples of finding God at work amid suffering A key to forgiving your offender is realizing that God can work through your suffering to accomplish His purposes in your life. Ultimately, God is in control. He allows the good and bad things in life, ...Why do I need to accept myself?
Foundations of Accepting God’s Design keys to self-acceptance Your attitude about yourself has a profound influence on your attitudes toward God, your family, your friends, and your future. Understanding the concepts of self-acceptance brings freedom from comparison with others and allows you t ...How can I live with a physical defect?
Living Victoriously With Physical Defects building trust in your Designer Birthmarks, disabilities, deformities, and other needs cause us to ask searching questions. Why would a loving, all-powerful Creator God allow imperfections to exist? Remember that the world is marred by man’s rebellion a ...Is rejecting myself the same as rejecting God?
We Are God’s Workmanship learning to cherish God’s design Just as artists express their innermost values and thoughts through art, God expresses Himself through His creation, which includes you! Scripture states that believers are God’s workmanship. (See Ephesians 2:10.) Each unchangeable part ...Did Jesus deal with difficult unchangeable features?
Christ’s Unchangeable Features God’s design in the life of Christ Unchangeable features such as family, ethnicity, and time in history have a great influence in our lives. Sometimes these characteristics are difficult to accept. They can bring challenges into our lives and cause others to reje ...Why does God let bad things happen?
Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen? how to avoid the trap of bitterness Have you ever wondered, Why did God let me suffer that injury? lose my job? have a car accident? forget that appointment? have a fight with my spouse? let my parents get divorced? let me be born with a defect? How can a God ...Exactly what is Scripture meditation?
Scripture Meditation realizing, reflecting on, and responding to God’s truth The Bible offers numerous insights into Scripture meditation. Learning what God’s Word has to say about it is essential to comprehending the topic. In addition, many men and women have faithfully meditated on God’s Wor ...How does God speak?
Hear God’s Voice how does God speak? People everywhere yearn to hear God’s voice. Is God speaking to us? Is it possible to hear His voice? Does God want us to hear His voice? How does God speak? How are we to listen? God is speaking, and we can hear His voice. Christianity is a relationship; ev ...How should we respond to physical “defects”?
From the width of a person’s smile, to the texture of his hair, to the length of his nose, many people struggle with accepting God’s design. God has created each of us with unique features. How should we respond to what we perceive as “defects”? 1. Correct defects, if possible. Sometimes we can ...What role does listening play in building trust with my child?
Reaching the Heart of Your Children tips for building friendship and trust through listening I love my children deeply, but there are times when I feel an emotional or spiritual distance from them, like they are drifting a little out of reach. Sometimes one or both of us are distracted or busy. ...Is there such a thing as a "perfect" family?
The Myth of the Perfect Family overcoming the dangers of comparison Do you ever feel the pressure of comparing your family with others and realizing that you do not measure up to what you see? We all have dreams of what our ideal family life would be. Sometimes these are prompted by “model” fam ...Is the New Age movement a pathway to God?
From Darkness Into Light deliverance from the deception of New Age thinking On January 1, 1983, Marci and I posted our New Year’s resolutions on the wall. We had set goals in several areas of our lives: business, personal growth, family, etc. At the very bottom of our list we added, “get to kno ...How should I work through coming clean with my wife?
Take Responsibility for Moral Failure rebuilding a marriage damaged by hidden moral failure When you come clean with your wife by confessing moral failures, you will have a feeling of euphoria. It will seem as though hundreds of bricks have been taken off of your shoulders. You will even feel f ...How do you respond when a child faces prolonged physical challenges?
Encountering the Unexpected: Physical Challenges facing ongoing medical needs and finding God in the midst of pain My wife and I began our marriage with excitement, looking forward to serving together through an evangelistic ministry in prisons. All options seemed wide open, and with the birth ...How can I maintain an orderly home?
In the Muddle of a Mess keys for organizing the home The house was a mess. The kids had made toy creations with the babysitter the night before, and now they were strung from one end of the house to the other, awaiting my admiration. The girls’ new Christmas dolls had joined us for school and w ...How can I gain and keep the hearts of my children?
Keep the Hearts of Your Children sharing struggles and resolving conflicts Before we can keep the hearts of our children, we must win their hearts. For a parent to have won a child’s heart is to have openness with him in which he feels secure in sharing his thoughts, ideas, and dreams, and is c ...How does God want me to respond to suffering?
Keys to Discovering the Benefits of Suffering how to obey four “impossible” commands When we face disappointment and pain, how can we continue to trust God, give Him thanks, and choose to rejoice always? Sometimes it seems impossible to obey the commands God gives us in His Word. However, as Go ...How does God work through the birth, death, and fulfillment of a vision?
The Birth, Death, and Fulfillment of a Vision three aspects of the ways of God The way in which God interacts with each of His children is in perfect harmony with basic principles found in Scripture. This interaction often involves the birth of a vision, the death of a vision, and the fulfillme ...