TALENT

 

Definition of Talent: natural aptitude or skill.
Synonyms of Talent: flair, aptitude, gift, touch, ability, expertise, faculty, etc.

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Just as we are given no problems too big to handle, we are given no talents too great to develop. We all have talents, many of them. If we each haven’t yet discovered ours, we soon will.  –Each Day A New Beginning/Karen Casey | More…

The parable of the talents recorded in Matthew 25 is a warning that it is possible for us to misjudge our capacity. This parable has not to do with natural gifts. We must not measure our spiritual capacity by education or by intellect; our capacity in spiritual things is measured by the promises of God. Lazy people always strike out on an independent line. Never forget that our capacity in spiritual matters is measured by the promises of God. –My Utmost for His Highest |More…

So many have sought the rewards of hard work without the labor, We learned the hard way that serenity comes only from working the steps and trying to “practice these principles in all our affairs.” Healthy relationships come as a result of lots of hard work and a new willingness to communicate. Friendship with our sponsor comes as a result of reaching out during the good times as well as the bad. We have found the path to a better way of life. To reach our destination, however, we must do the footwork. –Just For Today | More…