spiritual gifts

 I found this article on spiritual gifting very helpful, it points to every Christian being able to receive gifting for the ministry they happen to be engaged in. The examination of Paul's teaching is a little bit ambiguous however the principle that we are all gifted spiritually is empowering. the link is,

http://www.markdroberts.com/htmfiles/resources/spiritualgifts.htm

Mark Roberts is the author who welcomes use of his article.....ed

Long time no see, it helps if I log on. Just a thought about bible study, I have not had the discipline to learn a bible chapter in total I dont mean parrot fashion but understanding meaning and flow. I have been doing evening office and for the last month 1 corinthians has been the epistle. I began reviewing the readings previous to the current day early in the chapter and it soon became a habit becoming easier each night through familiarity. What an easy way to learn a chapter, I finally have an overview of the chapter and can think about its structure and can start to delve into Paul's headspace a bit. Happy word exploration..Ed.

bible verses

HAPPINESS
Proverbs 16 20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
Proverbs 14 21 He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Psalms 146 5 Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Proverbs 29 18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.
Psalms 69 32 The humble shall see this and be glad; And you who seek God, your hearts shall live.
Psalms 97 11 Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
Proverbs 12 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. Psalms 5 11 But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You.Psalms 86 4 Rejoice the soul of Your servant, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
BLESSINGS
Psalms 5 12 For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
Psalms 94 12 Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O LORD, And teach out of Your law,
Psalms 115 13 He will bless those who fear the LORD, Both small and great.
Psalms 119 1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD!
Psalms 128 1 Blessed is every one who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways. 2 When you eat the labor of your hands, You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you. 3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine In the very heart of your house, Your children like olive plants All around your table. 4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed Who fears the LORD. 5 The LORD bless you out of Zion,