tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post3458432672829073874..comments2023-05-08T06:25:05.833-04:00Comments on The Stream's Edge: Stirring the HeartJeanne Doyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11923480005203742273noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-17790579917514026112013-06-18T19:51:58.741-04:002013-06-18T19:51:58.741-04:00Emily,
Thanks for your comments--yes, there are o...Emily,<br /><br />Thanks for your comments--yes, there are online inventories you can access. Please keep in mind that these are a guide, a starting point. Once you see the higher scores, it gives you a place to begin exploring use of that gift in the church. It is the body who will confirm that you either have this gift or not was they see it exercised. And, depending on your denomination, there may be differences in what gifts are emphasized.<br /><br />Here are a few resources:<br />http://buildingchurch.net/g2s.htm<br /><br />http://www.churchgrowth.org/cgi-cg/gifts.cgi?intro=1<br /><br />This inventory screens for the 9 task gifts: http://www.elmertowns.com/spiritual_gifts_test/<br /><br />It is a good idea to ask your pastor for resources he may have to offer as well as help with questions you may have.<br /><br />Blessings as you seek,<br />Jeanne Doyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923480005203742273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-51593930554278969432013-06-18T19:35:42.911-04:002013-06-18T19:35:42.911-04:00Beautifully expressed, dear Jeanne. Can you recomm...Beautifully expressed, dear Jeanne. Can you recommend a couple spiritual gift assessments? Are any available online? I have a friend who just mentioned to me last week that she doesn't know what her gifts are. Thanks!<br /><br />In Christ's Love,<br />EmilyEmily Wickhamhttp://www.proclaiminghimtowomen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-12834767927319740482013-06-17T21:17:25.566-04:002013-06-17T21:17:25.566-04:00Gloria, you are so right. I have a pastor friend w...Gloria, you are so right. I have a pastor friend who tells that if you get promptings three times to be intentional about listening because it is probably the Spirit's direction.<br />Thanks for your thoughts.Jeanne Doyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923480005203742273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-50215984369370624122013-06-17T21:13:32.834-04:002013-06-17T21:13:32.834-04:00Jeanne, Your post is right on target. I am teachin...Jeanne, Your post is right on target. I am teaching a series in our adult SS class on the Holy Spirit. One of last week's points is that the stirrings in our heart or the thoughts that pop into our minds are often the Holy Spirit prompting us in a direction God wants us to go. Our role is to listen, discern, and obey. Gloria Ashbyhttp://gloriaashby.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-61066585880550386682013-06-16T17:05:12.309-04:002013-06-16T17:05:12.309-04:00You're welcome, Pat. Discovering what we can d...You're welcome, Pat. Discovering what we can do for the body is exciting. Encouraging the gifts we see in others can help confirm God's gifting and spur them on to further serviceJeanne Doyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923480005203742273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-21941752902527616562013-06-16T16:53:03.716-04:002013-06-16T16:53:03.716-04:00Thanks for an excellent article, Jeanne. Thanks for an excellent article, Jeanne. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-88674206898310932952013-06-16T16:51:46.444-04:002013-06-16T16:51:46.444-04:00Excellent, Jeanne. Thanks for helping us to know ...Excellent, Jeanne. Thanks for helping us to know our gifts, or if we know, to determine if we are using them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-91495213815176667932013-06-16T13:56:01.970-04:002013-06-16T13:56:01.970-04:00It's always nice to be asked, Carol, but once ...It's always nice to be asked, Carol, but once we know our gifting and we see a need, I believe He will give us the bold confidence to ask if we can be of help.<br />Thanks for your thoughts.Jeanne Doyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923480005203742273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-11084368196484488512013-06-16T13:35:10.982-04:002013-06-16T13:35:10.982-04:00"...without your special contribution they co..."...without your special contribution they could be without an arm, or a hand." That really hit home for me. I hold back because I don't want to be too forward. But if I remember that I could be the cause of something not getting done for God's Kingdom, I'll be more than willing to do it. Thanks, Jeanne, for helping me see...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14122257337195088604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-62293319021272744732013-06-16T11:49:23.209-04:002013-06-16T11:49:23.209-04:00Margie, I love when the breath of the Holy Spirit ...Margie, I love when the breath of the Holy Spirit is felt over the miles. He is at work indeed.Jeanne Doyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923480005203742273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-79445873143575686492013-06-16T11:47:54.942-04:002013-06-16T11:47:54.942-04:00The wonderful thing about pouring it out--like the...The wonderful thing about pouring it out--like the woman with the alabaster vial--He refills us again as we spend time in His presence.<br /><br />Thank you, Verna for your kind words. You are right, often we see the gifts in others before they recognize them in themselves.Jeanne Doyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923480005203742273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-66133732153619545032013-06-16T11:38:49.972-04:002013-06-16T11:38:49.972-04:00Dear Jeanne,
I just returned home from church. You...Dear Jeanne,<br />I just returned home from church. Your message was the pastor's message. <br /><br />Thank you so much. I am praying. God must be speaking to me in a new way. Hearing the same message twice..."Show me, Lord."<br />I love you, Jeanne,<br />MargieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10839465566213878847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-13923869715030521522013-06-16T11:19:05.810-04:002013-06-16T11:19:05.810-04:00Thank you, Jeanne for the encouragement to know we...Thank you, Jeanne for the encouragement to know we can pour out (and not waste) the goodness of God's gracious gift to us. <br /><br />The nice thing is how others can see our gift . . . you have many, dear friend!vernahttp://vernabowman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-30141872727805557982013-06-16T10:36:11.339-04:002013-06-16T10:36:11.339-04:00I think you are right, Sheree--organisms are alive...I think you are right, Sheree--organisms are alive :)Jeanne Doyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923480005203742273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7686026.post-74053595969790769012013-06-16T09:26:38.422-04:002013-06-16T09:26:38.422-04:00Hi Jeanne,
Thanks for reminding us that we all hav...Hi Jeanne,<br />Thanks for reminding us that we all have gifts to contribute to the body. I think part of the challenge is for those in leadership to help encourage people to use their gifts. I find many times those in leadership positions aren't always willing to become "lesser" so others can be lifted up. We need to operate more as an organism (body) versus an organization.RevShereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933350741992620259noreply@blogger.com