Aug 31
2016
Part of this world
When Jesus saves us and welcomes us into the family of God he begins to connect us with people who are different from us.
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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 ReadingAug 30
2016
Generosity motivated
God’s generosity toward us motivates our obedience to him.
Aug 29
2016
Call to adventure
We all will have times in our lives when the Lord will call us to great adventures.
Aug 26
2016
Follow the path
We may not know all the twists and turns that the path will take, but we know where it ultimately leads and we know who walks it with us.
Aug 25
2016
The purposes of God
Out of trust comes both strength and courage.
Aug 24
2016
The Source of our Courage
God’s presence fills us with strength and courage.
Aug 23
2016
Will be with you
What could you do if only you knew the Lord would be with you?
Aug 22
2016
Filling Big Shoes
Moses was dead.
Aug 19
2016
The discipline of confident waiting
How can we grow in this discipline of confident waiting when we are in a season where waiting for the Lord is our most faithful option?
Aug 18
2016
Both confident and flexible
Confidence and flexibility both stand as necessities when dealing with the promises of God.