Oct 31
2017
Centering our hope on Jesus
Centering our hope on Jesus and holding firmly to our faith allows us to reject the unhealthy options that present themselves to us in our times of crisis.
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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 ReadingOct 30
2017
What about the bad stuff?
When bad things happen, we can find our faith shaken. We trust the Lord, but that trust gets tested. And that’s okay.
Oct 27
2017
Scripture-induced heartburn
Even the most rational and intellectual among us sway under the weight of our hearts.
Oct 26
2017
Reflected glory
The Bible’s glory is a reflected glory: the beauty of the moon, not the beauty of the sun. But in these dark days, we can feel grateful for a full moon shining brightly and guiding our footsteps.
Oct 25
2017
What would it take?
On Easter Sunday, Jesus had been raised from the dead, but his followers and friends were still deciding if they were going to believe the news. How would you help these folks believe that Jesus was alive?
Oct 24
2017
History told honestly
Throughout the Bible we see the story of God and his people told honestly, warts and all.
Oct 23
2017
What about the Bible?
As followers of Jesus, we trust the Bible and allow it to guide both our lives and our community because we believe that the Bible speaks faithfully about Jesus.
Oct 20
2017
The Neighbor of Mercy
Anyone can be your neighbor.
Oct 19
2017
Like a good neighbor
The good news in Jesus Christ is that God’s acceptance of us doesn’t depend on our performance for him.
Oct 18
2017
The Good Samaritan
Stories like these have the ability slip past our defenses. They challenge us without being obnoxious. They give us space to consider a different point of view.