Some people believe it’s down to them acting on impulse. They hear someone say something and they immediate react. Sometimes that reaction has negative consequences and those people say they acted without thinking. When delivering sessions, I’ll often ask a question and see how quickly respond to the question. It tends to be those who […]
Read More Think Then ActPaul answered: “I am now standing before Caesar’s court, where I ought to be tried. I have not done any wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these […]
Read More Acts Actually: 25 – Taking It To The TopThere’s a point to planting the seed deep in the ground. There is an expected outcome in ensuring it’s in the right place in the right environment with the right support. There is a purpose. There is a reason for animals existing where and how they do. There is a reason for the birds in […]
Read More FruitfulnessHowever, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets, and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will […]
Read More Acts Actually: 24 – Making Your CaseWhen I woke up this morning, I recognised, as I have done for a number of years now, that I am not my wife. Further inspection confirmed for me that I am not any of my daughters. I checked in the mirror and noticed that I am not even my brother. (I’m sure he’ll be […]
Read More DistinctionsThe following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” (Acts 23:11) Giving testimony can be considered a daunting task. Some people find it a bit nerve-wracking to be stood up before others and relate to what they […]
Read More Acts Actually: 23 – TestifyingWhen I reflect on my life, which I do from time to time, I realise that God loves me. Yeah. That’s right it’s a true story. Here’s what I notice. There are episodes where I need to be corrected and not just corrected on the surface, but corrected at the core of my character. He […]
Read More FoundationalAs they stretched him out to flog him, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen who hasn’t even been found guilty?” When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and reported it. “What are you going to do?” he asked. “This man is a […]
Read More Acts Actually: 22 – Making The Most Of Your IdentityI am glad that the Spirit is not looking to fill people the way employers are looking for potential employees. The recruitment process in work can at times be a bit like how Samuel approached the anointing of the second king of Israel. I say a bit like it, because there are occasions when the […]
Read More Unlikely LadsWhen we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” When he would not be […]
Read More Acts Actually: 21 – Getting In Trouble
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