May

12

Jesus Divides

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This is part of our e-journey through the book of Acts. This week is from Acts 14.
That probably wouldn’t work as a bumper sticker but it’s true. I can’t get through Acts without that fact slapping me in the face. And it has been a slap.
Ever been to a place where a […]

May

7

It Takes All Kinds…Really

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This is part of our journey through Acts. Today is from Acts 13.
The highlights:
Barnabas and Saul are confirmed as missionaries.
John Mark decides to go with them.
Saul changes his name to Paul.
John Mark goes home in the middle of the trip. (We’ll come back to this later.)
Paul starts debating Jesus in the synagogues.
Jewish people […]

Apr

21

Quit Interrupting, We’re Praying

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This is part of our weekly journey through the book of Acts. Today is from Acts 12.
Danny and I have talked a lot about prayer the last few weeks. We’ve come to the same decision regarding our prayer life.
We’ve quit praying ‘If it’s Your will.” We’re going to quit acting surprised […]

Apr

14

You Got Some ‘Splaining To Do

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This is part of our weekly journey through the book of Acts. Today is from Acts 11.
We need more ‘you’ve got some ’splaining to do’ moments in church. Moments when people hold up their hands, raise their voice and say - “Would you mind telling me what the heck is going on here and […]

Apr

8

Same Lesson, Different Personality

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This is part of our weekly journey through the book of Acts. Today is from Acts 10.
Saul had to be blinded in order to see what God was up to. Peter would need no less of a dramatic lesson to see it.
Just as Saul had stood on his own righteousness, so does […]

Apr

1

The Cure For When You’ve Become What You Hate

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This is part of our weekly journey through the book of Acts. Today is from Acts 9.
Such is Saul’s situation and he doesn’t even know it at the start of Acts 9. He’s become what he hates. He is the Jew’s Jew. Educated, pious, passionate. He’s a man of action […]

Mar

24

Stray Poles

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I saw the stray ski pole. It’s common courtesy on the slopes to pick up items of a yard sale as you come across them and deliver them to their rightful owners. You’re going that direction anyway. Plus it’s hard and embarrassing going back uphill in ski boots to pick up the […]

Mar

17

Can You Love God For The Wrong Reason?

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This is part of our weekly journey through the book of Acts. Today is from Acts 8.
There’s so much going on in this chapter. First, there is the effect of the death of Stephen had on the church. It scattered them all except for the Apostles - what Luke calls the 12. […]

Mar

11

I’ve Got Nothing

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This is part of our weekly journey through the book of Acts. Today is from Acts 7.
Then the Chief Priest said, “What do you have to say for yourself?“
Stephen’s response is THE mark of a spiritual leader. He says absolutely nothing for himself.
NOTHING.
Let that sink in for a moment. […]

Mar

3

Growth = Problems

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This is part of a e-vo series through the New Testament book of Acts. Today is from Acts 6.
“We are growing but not making budget.”
“We are growing but we don’t have the volunteers we need.”
“We are growing but we don’t have the leaders to maintain the infrastructure.”
“We are growing and it’s causing our staff to […]

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