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You’ve Been Given Something—Now Use It

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

One of the most challenging parables Jesus told is the story of the Ten Servants in Luke 19:11–27. A nobleman was leaving on a journey, so he entrusted money to ten servants and instructed them, “Do business until I come … Continue reading →

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Where Do Your Gifts and Talents Come From?

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Mark Cole

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself that question? You can play. You can teach. You can build. You can organize. You can lead. You can write. You can listen. You can encourage. You can fix things. You can make … Continue reading →

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10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

Every follower of Jesus has been entrusted with gifts—spiritual, practical, musical, relational, organizational, and countless others. God never hands out these gifts randomly. He places them in us with purpose, expecting us to invest them, not bury them. And when … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Using Your Gift for Others

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mark Cole

“God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (NLT) One of the greatest privileges of following Jesus is discovering that God has … Continue reading →

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Fan the Flame: Using the Gift God Has Placed in You

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Mark Cole

Based on 2 Timothy 1:6–7 Every now and then, Paul writes something to Timothy that sounds less like an apostle and more like a seasoned coach staring down a timid rookie: “Fan into flame the gift of God…” In modern … Continue reading →

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You’ve Been Given Something—Now Use It

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10 Blessings of Using Your Gift to Serve

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