Click here to read Acts 23. Paul is in a heap of trouble here. It seems the message of the gospel has touched a raw nerve with everyone he comes in contact with. Everyone, that is, except the Roman centurions watching set to watch over the apostle in chains. In one of his letters toContinue reading “It’s About Kingdom Building”
Category Archives: Challenges
Lasting Words of Encouragement
Click here to read Acts 20. Paul had experienced incredible ministry while he stayed in Ephesus. He also experienced hardships and turmoil. One of the things I love about the life of the Apostle Paul is how, according to the scriptures, kept his joy amidst everything he endured. Think about it. He was jailed, beaten,Continue reading “Lasting Words of Encouragement”
Encouraged & Strengthened
Click here to read Acts 14:21-28. Paul and Barnabas are on a mission. They have travelled many miles. They have endured hardships and harassment like not many other Christians at the time. What is amazing is how the joy of Christ has kept them moving and doing what they were called to do! Think backContinue reading “Encouraged & Strengthened”
Set Apart
Click here to read Acts 13:1-12. Everything is going great! You have just been called and set apart for a special task, an important mission. You are excited! People have been praying over you and are sending you out to do the work they know you can do. God is with you. As you goContinue reading “Set Apart”
Can’t Be Contained!
Read Acts 12 here. Being told to keep quiet when you know the truth should be spoken is challenging. Being told not to do anything you think is right is challenging. For some, it is more important not to ruffle feathers or to disturb the status quo or cause a disturbance in the force. ButContinue reading “Can’t Be Contained!”
Filled With The Spirit
Click here to read the passage for today: Acts 6:8-15 CEB. Whenever you are out in public doing great things, doing great work, opposition will come. How we handle this opposition is important. First of all, I would need to ask if we are bold enough to speak and do good works even when thereContinue reading “Filled With The Spirit”
REDEEMED: The Unfamily Becomes Family
Last week, I invited you to think about your faith story and how you are different because of the grace of Jesus Christ. If it wasn’t for his mercy and his grace, we would not be able to experience hope, joy, love, and peace in this world. We would constantly shift from emotion to emotion.Continue reading “REDEEMED: The Unfamily Becomes Family”
Putting Out Fires
We are all busy people. There is just too much to do, too much to handle, too much to fix. It never fails that we cannot get ahead in our schedules. Why does this happen? A few weeks ago, I wrote about having too many “irons in the fire.” Today, let’s focus on why weContinue reading “Putting Out Fires”
Irons in the Fire
We are all busy people, and seem to be getting busier. At the time this blog post gets published, we will be one week away from Thanksgiving. Does that scare anyone? Think of all that needs to be done. Then throw on all the preparations for Christmas and parties and other events, and our livesContinue reading “Irons in the Fire”
“Prayer and Praise” Week 3
This is our third week of intentionally taking time to give God thanks in all situations in our life, especially those times we may not see his grace and his active presence. God is always with us. Jesus said in Matthew 28, “remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” ThereContinue reading ““Prayer and Praise” Week 3″
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