Paying Attention—Responding “At Once”
Shirley Giles DavisPaul, Silas, Timothy, Luke, Acts 16, Philippi, Lydia, jailer, faith, baptized, hearing God speak, worship, Jesus, Lord
Called to be—People of HOPE
Shirley Giles Davishope, calling, Paul, Jesus, despair, depression, grief, sadness, indefinite uncertainty, ambiguous loss, compassion fatigue, pandemic, COVID-19
Epiphany and the Value of Gifts
Shirley Giles DavisEpiphany, Jesus, wise men, Magi, spiritual gifts, gold, frankincense, myrrh, 1 Peter 4, 1 Corinthians 12, Matthew 2
Advent Week Four: LOVE—Preparing for CHRISTmas 2020
Shirley Giles Davislove, Jesus, Chjristmas, Christ, Advent, Advent 2020, Advent preparation, preparing for Christmas, Advent readings, Advent candle, Love candle
Advent Week One: HOPE—Preparing for CHRISTmas 2020
Advent--Preparing for CHRISTmas 2020
Shirley Giles DavisAdvent, Advent 2020, Preparing for Christmas, Frederick Buechner, Chris Tomlin, God's faithfulness, Jesus, Advent wreath, Advent candles, preparation, God Gifts You
Your Purpose 8--Mirror God’s Desire for Justice
Shirley Giles DavisGod, Jesus, justice, righteousness, justified, Romans 4, Romans 5, mercy, faithfulness, Matthew 23
Your Purpose 4—Put Your Faith into Action
Your Purpose 3—Quash Favoritism Wherever You See It
Jesus Kingdom = Our Purpose
Inclusion vs. Exclusion
Shirley Giles Davisinclusion, exclusion, race, racial, Ephesians 2, reconcile, Jesus, peace, unity, foreigners, strangers, God's people
Your Purpose 2: Confession and Other-Compassion
Shirley Giles DavisLuke 6, do not judge, do not condemn, forgive, you will be forgiven, speck, log, eye, hypocrite, Jesus, confession, purpose, calling, compassion, others
Your Purpose 1: Love Your Enemies
Recipients of God’s Measureless Grace
Shirley Giles Davispurpose, calling, gratitude, grace, God, community, church, minister, Jesus, God. Gifts. You., Your Unique Design
Does God Have You Waiting…and For What??
Shirley Giles DavisGod, waiting, powerless, character, Abraham and Sarah, Joseph, Mary, disciples, Jesus, Daniel, tension, pray, Psalm 139, Psalm 23
Calling and Purpose 44—The Intersection of God’s Roles and Ours—Part III
Shirley Giles Daviscalling and purpose, God's roles, our roles, comfort, comforter, Jesus, abide in me, apart from me you can do nothing, gifts, empower
Calling and Purpose 43—The Intersection of God’s Roles and Ours—Part II
Shirley Giles DavisLord is my shepherd, Psalm 23, Jesus, God's role, purpose, spiritual gifts, Ephesians 4, high priest, priesthood of all believers, priesthood, servant, foot washing
Calling and Purpose 42—The Intersection of God’s Roles and Ours—Part I
Shirley Giles Davispurpose, God's role, our role, mercy, grace, Jesus, exhortation, giving, generosity, spiritual gifts, kindness, by grace you have been saved
Sabbath Lessons in Quarantine—Part 3
Shirley Giles Davisphysical rest, spiritual rest, God, Lord, Jesus, The Lord is my shepherd, be still, wait for the Lord, rest, quarantine, COVID-19, Trust in the Lord, restore us, be content, I will never leave you or forsake you, peace
Sabbath Lessons in Quarantine—Part 2
