Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

What do you do with a gift?
Naturally you should enjoy it but should you be selfish and stingy with it?
You can take something and use it to make yourself and someone else happy.
If you get $20 for your birthday why not treat some friends to pizza.
Of course some gifts are personable and private but many others could be shared.
What about a gift from God?
What should you do with it?
Be selfish and stingy or share it with others.
The answer is found in God’s word, as each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10
It would seem that a gift is not our own but for the enjoyment of others.

	Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim

You’ll notice that you don’t give the same gifts to different people.
For instance, I may treat my wife to a dinner out or a weekend getaway.
My oldest daughter and son-in-law I would give a gift card to their favorite restaurant.
My youngest daughter might get a new pair of boots, pants, and shirts. Continue reading →