Sentences with phrase «gifts from»

In such holy conversation we learn to pray for any and all, to receive and recognize the generous gifts from God's hand that provide what we need from day to day.

If we are able to accept the difficult circumstances that we experience in our families as gifts from God for our conversion, then there is hope.

I didn't conceive of limits — hers or mine — as potentially good: gifts from God that enable each of us to admit our creatureliness, our need for one another, our need for God's grace.

The quote is immediately followed by this: «Like all gifts from God, the power and freedom of sexuality can be channeled toward good or evil.

An awareness of these principles and these gifts from our Christian compatriots ought to undergird our witness in today's religious marketplace.

Work and play are positive gifts from God, though Qoheleth always tempers this awareness with his recognition of humankind's ambiguous existence and God's inscrutable ways.

Children are gifts from God, absolutely.

We have questioned how a book as cynical and pessimistic as Ecclesiastes could have found its way into the canon, failing to see the text's central affirmation of our work and play as gifts from God to be enjoyed.

Both are gifts from God.

The one benefit the churches might possibly have provided that would almost surely have sustained their governance and influence over the universities and colleges was financial subsidy, whether as direct grants from the churches or as gifts from affluent church members.

They believed they had special knowledge and wisdom from God, special gifts from the Holy Spirit, and special insights into death and resurrection.

If you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to those who back you, how much more can you expect good gifts from those who need your support?

Jews, Christians and Muslims do agree that rights are gifts from God, and that people have duties toward one another and God that require the recognition of fundamental human rights.

How about the Gospels don't indicate that Jesus was presented the gifts from the wise men on his birthday (most likely around 1 - 2 yrs old).

As a matter of fact, Paul travelled around collecting gifts from Gentile churches to aid the church in Jerusalem in their situation.

This religion would need to view men and women as equal partners in life, and treat children as precious gifts from God.

Frequently, after such a battle, the king would receive gifts from the army.

There is no resentment or alienation, because he knows these judgments as gifts from God, as gratuitous rather than possessed or earned, and so he recognizes in the modern naysayer a person like himself, one who does not yet understand.

When Psalm 68:18 says that he received gifts from men, it has in mind this idea of the king receiving a portion of the spoils of war that the army had brought back, so that the king could then turn around and give gifts to men who were not able to go off to war.

We're not trying to wrestle paltry gifts from a reluctant deity, counting coins in the counting house, viewing our lives as a sheet of checks and balances.

Each of us has received gifts from the Lord; we are all accountable for their exercise» including the exercise of faith.

Our senses are wonderful gifts from God to enjoy each moment — even the moments that feel messy or mundane.

Unlike past lending policies, borrowers can now use gifts from others, partnership funds and personal loans for the down payment.

Most mortgage programs today allow for down payment gifts from family members, close friends, or other approved donors.

But I don't accept paid speaking engagements from these organizations, or any of the companies I cover, nor do I accept any products or gifts from them.

In October 2016, when the first round of B - 20 implemented stress testing for high - ratio (those paying less than 20 per cent down) borrowers, those fortunate enough to receive down payment gifts from parents that bumped them into the low - ratio category were able to skirt the test altogether.

For example, most of the mortgage programs available today allow for down payment gifts from third parties.

There's also some flexibility built into the mortgage programs that do require downpayment, including gifts from family members and other approved donors.

The amounts in the «All Other Compensation» column consist of certain benefits provided to our NEOs, which are generally available to our similarly situated employees, including, but not limited to, tax gross - ups related to company apparel and gifts from speaking events.

Protecting your jewelry, electronics and other expensive gifts from the holidays will save you money.

A federal judge Wednesday allowed Maryland and the District of Columbia to proceed with their lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump of accepting unconstitutional gifts from foreign interests, but limited the case to the president's involvement with the Trump International Hotel in Washington.

An article in the Journal of Economic Perspectives estimates that as much as 20 percent of wealth can be attributed to formal and informal gifts from family members, but many people receive little or no assistance.

You will receive over $ 500 in bonus gifts from business growth leaders when you buy Dave's new book, How to Sell Anything to Anyone Anytime.

Then we have a regular savings, which shouldn't be touched unless an emergency, a separate tax savings account and accounts for the kids savings (cash gifts from Xmas, bday's, etc).

When it comes to President Donald Trump's constellation of foreign investments, properties, and companies, much of the attention so far has been on his business's apparent violation of the Constitution's emoluments clause, which bars officeholders from taking gifts from foreign leaders.

«Generous gifts from donors like you provide the support needed to continue our mission to inspire and enable youth to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.»

As 2014 wound down, the banking industry received a couple of gifts from regulators.

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A landscape architect, Karen sits on the board of New York's High Line public park, which Ackman money helped build; and Human Rights Watch, which has received major gifts from the couple.

One investigation, dubbed «File 1000,» reportedly concerns claims that Netanyahu improperly accepted lavish gifts from wealthy supporters, including Australian billionaire James Packer and Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan.

In some countries, the holiday looks remarkably similar to Valentine's Day, with women receiving flowers and gifts from the men in their lives.

The Silicon Valley Community Foundation became America's biggest by getting huge gifts from tech execs — and acting like a startup.

Trump has said he's donated $ 102 million over the past five years, but a partial list of donations that his campaign provided appeared to correspond to gifts from the foundation — not necessarily from Trump's own pocket.

Other forms of «free» money include gifts from relatives, free office space from former employers, and free services from friends or business associates.

For Trump in particular, complete transparency could backfire by amplifying suspicion and further escalating calls for his impeachment on allegations of obstructing justice, accepting gifts from foreign powers, or treason.

One company he's familiar with matches gifts from employees, and it currently has 100 employees who each put up $ 1,000.

So every year they get an avalanche of gifts from the practices who have received their referrals.

Our goal was to create a consumer - gifting platform that would let Facebook friends give each other real - world gifts from the best local businesses.

The holidays are infamous for the plethora of tasty, but not - so - good - for - you desserts and snacks that tend to literally show up at your front door (holiday gifts from gracious vendors, salespeople or your resident office Betty Crocker).

Both Prince George and Princess Charlotte have received many gifts from the public all over the world, and as royal children, they must accept all of these gifts graciously, no matter what they are.