WALK

[wawk]

noun
-spiritual life

Let's use it in a sentence!
You've seemed really down lately, Debbie. How is your walk?

Secular Synonyms:
none

Find it in the Bible
Although this term appears in the Bible, it never appears as a noun in this context

Fun Fact:
When concerned about a fellow Evangelical, this should be one of the first questions you ask.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

[spir-i-choo-uhl   gifts]

noun
-abilities given to you by the Holy Spirit that serve a purpose in fostering spiritual growth or serving in your church

Let's use it in a sentence!
Alice always has the best dinner parties. Her spiritual gift of hospitality is obvious.

Secular Synonyms:
natural abilities, talents, skills *note that these are not true synonyms as they would not use them only in reference to how one can serve in church ministries

Find it in the Bible:
1 Cor. 12; Rom 12:6-8; 1 Pet 4:10-11;

Fun Facts:
-Lists of spiritual gifts often include those listed in the passages above as well as others that Christians believe to be spiritual gifts. They include prophecy, discernment of spirits, teaching, giving, serving, compassion, faith, healing, working miracles, knowledge, wisdom, speaking in tongues, interpreting tongues, pastoral, exhortation, evangelism, voluntary poverty, celibacy, craftsmanship/artistry, worship/music, and  interpretation of dreams.

-There are many places online to take spiritual gifts assessment tests.

-Once you know what your spiritual gifts are, it is a handy excuse for not doing other things in the church/ministry that you are less interested in. Simply tell people "That's not my spiritual gift" and you are off the hook!