S:2 E:2 - Gifts

In this episode, Pastor Rhonda and Pastor Seth discuss their perspective on the great snow of 2025. It has been a while since we have got this much snow in our area, and it was beautiful. Beyond that, we discuss the 1st Corinthians passage, which is related to the gifts that God gives. If someone declares that Jesus is Lord, then their gift is valid, as it comes from God. We in the church have no right to look down upon someones gift, even when they are in their infancy of knowing Christ. How we journey with people and foster relationship and growth, is important and should help someone utilize their gift to the fullest. Just because someone's gift is different then us, then that does not mean we are better. The challenge is to accept others and their gifts and to move forward as it is the Spirit that gives gifts to all and all have gifts. God gives for the common good of all. How do we use our gifts? And how do we encourage and support others in their gifts? Thanks for listening and know that you are awesome and loved! #GrowingHopeLivingFaith #Lectionary #LoveGodLoveOthers #Epiphany #GiftsFromGod #DontLookDownOnMyGift #TheSpirit