Apr 30
2018
Intentions stalled out
Don’t let guilt or shame over past inaction keep you from making a difference in the future.
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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 ReadingApr 27
2018
Strong to Serve
The ultimate destiny and goal and end of all strength is service.
Apr 26
2018
Strength Required
Serving always requires strength.
Apr 25
2018
A Guided Tour
There’s something special about pausing for a beat to study on your own.
Apr 24
2018
Serve Anyways
The hard and joyful work of the soul that’s alive to God in Christ is to serve anyways. Where we can. When we can. And to be gentle with ourselves when we just can’t.
Apr 23
2018
An Empowered Example
The example Jesus gives us lands in the midst of God’s empowering work in our lives.
Apr 20
2018
Second Philemon
Sorry to flood your inbox, but I just remembered that I wanted to add something.
Apr 19
2018
Bond Brothers
When we’re included in Christ, new bonds spring into existence between us and each and every individual who is connected with God.
Apr 18
2018
Real people and real activism
Human connection is an essential element for Christian social engagement. It’s what makes Christian social engagement distinctly Christian.
Apr 17
2018
Love as the foundation of activism
Love doesn’t preclude passing laws, boycotting, protesting, or engaging in activism. Love shapes the way we do all of these things.