Tuesday, February 18, 2014

You Can Have The Christian Gifts You Want - If You "Get Understanding"

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Christian gifts in today’s society sometimes feel like they’re hard to come by. Not everyone understands how to find or even recognize the Christian gifts that are all around them. How do you find them? It’s quite easy once you understand how to “get understanding.”

Wisdom is the principle thing, according to Proverbs. Once you get that, you’ll be able to get understanding and appreciate the Christian gifts that are all around you. Follow these six principles to get understanding:
  1. Don’t worry, be happy – Seriously! If you’re doing your best, you have to trust in your faith and know that you will be rewarded.
  2. Don’t hurry – Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity. Take your time, do it right, and reap the benefits.
  3. Pay it forward – Have you heard the phrase “It is better to give than to receive?” It actually is quite true. The next time you are in line at a drive-thru, pay for the order of the person behind you. Stop by your local animal shelter and drop off a few bags of dog or cat food. Patronize businesses that also practice paying it forward.
  4. Believe in the impossible – As you think it, so shall it be. What do you dream of doing? What is on your "bucket list" that you never thought you could accomplish? Your faith, your patience, and your confidence will guide you to achieve your dreams, your goals, and ultimately will help you live a more fulfilling life.
  5. Clear the clutter – Put first things first. Don’t waste your time on trivial matters. Focus on what needs to be done, what can be done, and then work to accomplish those tasks.
  6. Remember, “If it’s to be, it’s up to me” - Don't think that good intentions are an acceptable excuse for doing nothing. Examine your life; are you a "talker" or a "doer?" Get specific about your diet and your devotions, your finances and your family, etc. According to the Bible, “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:17

To get understanding is to gain the knowledge and the wisdom to find and cherish the gifts that are all around you in everything you do. Practice these six principles and you will quickly learn how to appreciate those gifts along with joy in many aspects of your everyday life.


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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Expressing the gifts of God’s love through the jobs of one Christian

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One of the jobs of any Christian throughout history has been to share his or her gifts of faith and blessings with other human beings. Rooted in Christianity, Valentine’s Day exemplifies one Christian man’s dedication to fulfilling one of his jobs of sharing the gifts of God’s love.

Many stories abound regarding the origins of Valentine’s Day. One of the earliest details the life of a Roman Priest named Valentine who lived during the reign of Emperor Claudius II.

One of Valentine’s jobs, or gifts as he believed, was to perform weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry. Emperor Claudius believed that a married man did not make a good soldier.

Furthermore, Christianity was outlawed during Claudius’ reign and anyone caught spreading God’s word were persecuted. Valentine was no exception.  Upon learning of the services he was performing throughout Rome, Claudius had Valentine arrested and attempted to persuade him to convert to Paganism. Valentine refused and was sentenced to die.

The Miracle of a Saint and his Gifts of Love

The night before his execution, Valentine continued performing one of the most important jobs of his life: spreading the word of God. It is reported that Valentine healed the blind daughter of his jailer, Asterius. So impressed by Valentine’s gifts of healing his daughter and giving her the ability to see, Asterius and his entire household converted to Christianity.

Cards and Hearts and Expressions of Faith

Providing jobs for millions of greeting card writers and heart-shaped box makers are the reasons many people think Valentine’s Day exists. On the contrary, there are reports that Valentine, while performing marriage ceremonies for Roman soldiers, would give them hearts cut from parchment paper to remind them of their vows and God’s love.

In addition, the night before his execution, Valentine was said to have penned the first Valentine’s card in the form of a letter to the daughter of his jailer, Asterius, which he signed from “Your Valentine.” This is believed to be the origin of the expression “From Your Valentine.”

This story of St. Valentine represents just one example of what happens when a person dedicates his life to sharing the blessings of God and Christianity. Remember to share your faith with the ones you love, not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day.

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