Category Archives: Ministry

One of the definitions for “dysfunctional” in the Encarta World English Dictionary is “affected by disease or impairment.” In this post we will look at the effect of a dysfunctional approach to spiritual gifts on the health of the Body. . . . Continue reading →

One of the definitions for dysfunctional in the Encarta World English Dictionary is “not performing as expected.” In addition to affecting interpersonal relationships and health, a dysfunctional approach to spiritual gifts affects our performance. . . . Continue reading →

As communicated in a previous post, the Encarta World English Dictionary provides three definitions for the word dysfunctional . . . In this post we will consider the first definition to see how a dysfunctional approach to spiritual gifts ties into interpersonal relationships. . . . Continue reading →

A question was posed about the dysfunctional use of spiritual gifts. I hesitate with this because by definition, spiritual gifts are special divine empowerments. For me to say that spiritual gifts can be used dysfunctionally feels like an affront to God, like He can make a mistake, like His ways are not perfect, like His power is not sufficient. When spiritual gifts are truly used, they accomplish what they are supposed to according to His power at work in and through us. Maybe we should ask . . . Continue reading →