May 31
2016
Fragile Future
Knowing that we are mist-people motivates us to cling to our solid God.
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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 ReadingMay 30
2016
Talk about the future
If we’re not careful, we’ll plan our lives without giving thought to God.
May 27
2016
No shuffle
We are freshwater people.
May 26
2016
Words like God
We are made in God’s image and likeness.
May 25
2016
Why Try
Knowing that we’ll stumble prepares us to receive God’s helping hand as he draws us to our feet to try again.
May 24
2016
Spark
Fire in the fireplace can give warmth to the house. Fire in a grill can feed a family. Fire in a lamp can give light to a community. But we must, must, must prevent forest fires.
May 23
2016
The Power of Words
This week we’ll be listening to James’ teaching on the importance (and difficulty) of taming the tongue.
May 20
2016
Deeds and faith
Take a Holy-Spirit-led inventory of your faith and deeds
May 19
2016
Faith into action
What are some ways you can put your faith into action?
May 18
2016
Faith without deeds
Why would anyone claim to have faith without deeds?