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Agent of Blessing

Posted by Jesse Pingenot in Student

One gives freely, yet grows all the richer;     another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,     and one who waters will himself be watered. (Prov 11:24-25) The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to…

Summer Loving

Posted by Jesse Pingenot in Student

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. (Php 2:12-13). And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and…

Gifting and God's Will

Posted by Jesse Pingenot in Student

Last week, I said: ‘We say things like, “I don’t want,” or, if we’re being spiritual and need an excuse, “I’m not gifted for that.”’ How do gifting and calling interact? Because there are some things you just aren’t gifted to do, and you shouldn’t do them—they’re good things; you’re just the wrong person for them. The biggest thing you need to ask yourself is, “Did God ask me to do this?” You can’t just say, “I’m not gifted for…