Tag: gifts

Bible, OT

Unwrapping Prophetic Gifts of Hope

The placement of presents under the tree adds a distinct layer. As each gift is wrapped and placed, Christmas draws closer, building anticipation, and creating a visual countdown for Christmas morning. Although the Christmas tree has no origins in the original Christmas story; a tradition that was taken over by Christianity years ago, it can still serve as a pointer. How so? Bear with me.

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Discipleship, Ministry

SPIRITUAL GIFTS-HOW INFORMED ARE YOU?

Paul, to the Corinthian Church: “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.” (1 Cor. 12:1) Does this still apply

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Bible, Discipleship

HOW A SOCCER THEMED COOKIE MADE MY DAY

Today I want to write about cookies.

I want to write about cookies from Starbucks. I know, Canadian readers; typically the Norton family is a Tim Horton’s family. Nevertheless, Starbucks was on the way.

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Communication, Discipleship

WHEN A “SECRET CHRISTIAN” GAVE US AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

We were just about to get our boys into bed for the night. At first, we were all a little scared. I jumped up, I looked out the window and I saw what I determined, was a teenager sprinting down the street. “What’s going on?” I exclaimed!

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