My name is Ryan Stratton and I wrote a book called “Crossroads.” It’s a forty day devotional and I am really excited about it! You’ve been in a position and situation where you have had to make a big decision. You may have felt an overwhelming sense of dread or anxiety because you keep tryingContinue reading “CROSSROADS DEVOTIONAL IS AVAILABLE!”
Category Archives: fear
Fear & God
What drives your actions and your attitude? Most people will say their determination, the family, their purpose. But below that there may be something else. Look around when there’s a crisis and what do you see? People panicking and doing what they can so they survive. This is caused by fear. Now, there is aContinue reading “Fear & God”
Experience the Power of the Holy Spirit
Do you have your copy of the daily devotional on the Book of Acts? Get your copy here. Paperback version. Kindle version. The Book of Acts tells the historical events that shaped the early church through the powerful, dynamic movement of the Holy Spirit. This power is still available and working today all over theContinue reading “Experience the Power of the Holy Spirit”
Grasshopper Syndrome
We have all felt as if the mission we were/are called to do is too big. How we handle our perceptions of the mission/task will be a big indicator of how it turns out. There is a great story, in the Bible, at the end of the book of Numbers chapter 13. Moses had sentContinue reading “Grasshopper Syndrome”
What’s Holding You Back?
“Why do people get uncomfortable talking about stewardship?” This was a question we talked about last week. Last week we started a 3-week series on stewardship. We talked about not worrying about what we don’t have, or controlling our resources because everything we have is because of God and really is God’s anyway. Here isContinue reading “What’s Holding You Back?”
Journey to Revival Week 5
REVIVAL GLORY 2 Corinthians 3:11-12: “And if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which lasts! Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.” We are on week 5 of a 12 week time of prayer and study for revival and awakening. ThisContinue reading “Journey to Revival Week 5”
Between Two Friends
Click here to read Acts 15:36-41. Just when everything seemed to be going well, or at least moving in the right direction, another conflict arises. This time it does not come the outside world; but inside the Christian faith. The argument is between Paul and Barnabas about whether or not John Mark should continue toContinue reading “Between Two Friends”
Strength to Stand
Click here to read Acts 14:8-20. The passage today has many things going on. First of all, we see Paul and Barnabas come upon a man who was crippled in his legs and couldn’t walk. Paul heals the man who is able to walk. The people in the crowd see the miracle and call PaulContinue reading “Strength to Stand”
Keep Moving Forward
Click here to read the passage for today: Acts 8:1-4. The cards seem to be stacked against you. It seems like everyone is against you or making your life more difficult. We have all had those days, or even those weeks, where it seems nothing we do will improve the situation. A co-worker could haveContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward”
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”
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