Dec 30
2016
Seeking God's Kingdom
What would happen if we all committed to seek God’s kingdom first in 2017?
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Who Do You Think You Are?
Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God (Acts 19:8).
Keep ReadingBoldly and Confidently
And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. But when some became stubborn and continued in unbelief, speaking evil of the Way before the congregation, he withdrew from them and took the disciples with him, reasoning daily in the hall of Tyrannus. This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks (Acts 19:8-10).
Keep ReadingSame Authority, Different Venue
But some of them [listening to Paul] became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. Acts 19:9
Keep ReadingWarning! And Wonderful!
Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding (Acts 19:13-16).
Keep ReadingDec 29
2016
Your Resolutions and God's Kingdom
Every resolution you make in this new year can contain a kingdom component if you are willing to seek it out. Losing weight, reading more, decluttering, taking a vacation, calling your kids … each and every one of these can be used by our heavenly Father to advance his kingdom in our lives and in this world.
Dec 28
2016
Kickstart change
This time of year many of us will ponder making resolutions to live life differently in 2017. The changes that take place in our lives might have a tremendous impact on our relationships and our participation in God’s kingdom.
Dec 27
2016
Reflecting on 2016
Mary’s practice of treasuring what has happened and pondering them in her heart is a practice that can serve us well in our own lives.
Dec 26
2016
Boxing Day Rest
Rest. Rest. The weary world rejoices.
Dec 23
2016
Reaching out at Christmas
Who can you surprise with a Christmas invitation this year?
Dec 22
2016
Christmas across divides
Our differences don’t go away; they just cease to keep us apart.
Dec 21
2016
Even for the religious
Wouldn’t it be great if all of us had our eyes fixed on Jesus and our hearts filled with joy?
Dec 20
2016
Christmas on the margins
It doesn’t take much to see that the problems of little people don’t amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world
Dec 19
2016
Christmas is for everyone
Because Christmas is for everyone, Christmas is for you and for everyone you love.