Each of us has received gifts. There are attributes within us all that are not of our own making. We have talents that come from beyond and the Scriptures encourage us to put those gifts into the service of the Lord. Where this leads us is to place everything we are engaged to the service of the Lord. Every word, thought, and action is dedicated to Jesus and we commit our lives to follow Him. Extra Mile: When it comes to spiritual gifts here is what they are: love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, mercy, and self-control. Moving a little deeper into our Scripture, each of us has the ability to use our gifts in a greater way. Ask yourself - what are the gifts that God has given me? How can I use those gifts for a greater purpose? As we use those gifts we discover how the Lord is using us - to discover our one purpose and to grow Christ’s kingdom in this world. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11 Pastor: Rev. Andy Nixon