Maybe you are new to the idea of obeying God, and giving up your will for His will seems a little over the top. Perhaps you are a little apprehensive about trusting Him with the everyday affairs of your life. I get it. Really, I do. I lived most of my Christian life leaning on…
What I Once Was ‘But Lord,’ I argued, ‘they certainly know that in every synagogue I imprisoned and beat thos who believe in you.’ Acts 22:19 My Takeaways Something Old Do I hold the coats of persecutors? (Acts 22:20) Something New We can’t allow how others knew us from way back when, to…
Heed or Obey Then the commander arrested him and ordered him bound with two chains. He asked the crowd who he was and what he had done. Acts 21:33 My Takeaways Something Old Bound by the Spirit. (Acts 20:22) They all cried and said good-bye. (Acts 20:37) Believers prophesied that Paul should not…
Songs are composed, books are written, and social media blows up on the subject of friendship. We share joy, sorrow, and laughter. We exchange secrets, clothes, and good-deals. Recently I read an awesome quote about friends: Friends are God’s way of taking care of us. Oh, how true. God has taken care of me well….
Live In Then Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 My Takeaways Something Old How much do I want the God…
The Ministry of Giving Since you excel in so many ways – in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us, – I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving. 2 Corinthians 8:7 My Takeaways Something Old Paul commends the churches for…