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…
The Smell of The Gospel Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. 2 Corinthians 2:15a My Takeaways Something Old As a captive of Christ, I can still walk in triumph. This overwhelms me! (2 Corinthians 2:14) Something New The gospel: Smells like conviction that leads to life to some… victory….
Live To Please Others For even Christ didn’t live to please Himself. Romans 15:3a My Takeaways Something Old The first letter must have been very difficult for Paul to write. (1 Corinthians 2:1-3) Something New Live to please others without losing ourselves. How do we consider? Consult our Creator: prayer and His Word….