Lots of us Christians desire to do or build something grand for God (that is, if we can ever get our wits about us and stop worrying about our own problems). At the least, we want to build a life and family that honors God, and leave a legacy pointing the way to Him for those who come...
When the beggar at the temple was healed in Acts chapter three, the people who knew him as that cripple guy were naturally “filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him” Acts 3:10 (NKJ). Peter observed the people’s reaction and commented, “Why do you marvel at this? Or...
In Acts chapter two, we read the first sermon delivered after Christ’s resurrection. Peter told the people that Jesus had been sent by God and they were the ones who killed Him; however, God had raised Jesus from the dead. Peter then wrapped up his sermon by acknowledging that Jesus...
Who’s Preaching? Ever since the Day of Pentecost spoken of in Acts chapter two, God has been dealing with His people through the organism of the Church – the Bride of Christ. On the morning of that day, God endued His followers (the 120 in the upper room) with power from on high “and...
#HeartForTheWord We often beat ourselves up because we make foolish decisions. It’s true that we ought not be proud of the stupid stuff we decide to do; however, the Bible helps us gain some perspective regarding those times when we blow it. Judges chapter 11 relates the story of...
#HeartForTheWord Luke chapter 16 records an interesting story that Jesus told His disciples about a money manager who was about to get fired from his job. The guy’s boss had been told that this particular employee was wasting his goods. When the guy found out, he went about shrewdly...
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