Talent requires investment

Talent requires investmentBy: Karen Leann Murphy Published on: 17/04/2017

In this insightful devotional, the author takes a deeper look at the Parable of the Talents through the lens of the original Greek language. Far from being just a story about money or ability, this parable reveals profound truths about spiritual responsibility, calling, and the weight we carry when entrusted with God-given gifts. With careful attention to the meanings behind key Greek words, the post explores the difference between those who moved forward in faith and the one who backed away in fear. The message is clear: talent carries weight—and responsibility. This blog calls believers to invest what they’ve been given, resist fear and self-doubt, and recognize that their obedience matters in eternity.

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Talent requires investment

Receiving What God Gives

Receiving What God GivesBy: Karen Leann Murphy Published on: 17/04/2017

Digging into the parable of the talents to see how God entrusts, empowers, and calls us to receive His gifts with humility and stewardship—reminding us that all we have belongs to Him.

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Receiving What God Gives

When a Gift from God Feels Heavy

When a Gift from God Feels HeavyBy: Karen Leann Murphy Published on: 08/02/2017

Exploring the parable of the talents and how God uses even the weight of His gifts to reveal deeper layers of meaning, reminding us that His endowments carry both responsibility and wonder.

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When a Gift from God Feels Heavy