I had the privilege of sitting in on an engaging bible teaching session. I was just in the audience, so I could just take in the good stuff coming my way. The subject being taught was about the will of God and how to look for it. There was a particular part that I found […]
Read More Using WisdomWhile Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. (Acts 17:16, 17) There are different […]
Read More Acts Actually: 17 – Representing In A Strange LandThere is a one day First Aid course available for what is termed as Emergency First Aiders. I had the privilege of sitting in on such a course today. As I did, my admiration for those who know their stuff as far as health is concerned increased. To think about the various things to bear […]
Read More The Air We NeedSome people find themselves in a position where there are great demands made of their time. Working hours are not just 9 to 5 and work days cover 7 a week. So demanding is the life that room for relationships are minimum and what room their own is not able to do depth of any particular quality. […]
Read More Make More RoomThey preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. (Acts 14:21, 22) They preach the gospel, […]
Read More Acts Actually: 14 – What Keeps You GoingThere are some things that people take for granted that I’ve been conditioned over the years to see differently. Indeed the concepts are alien to me. For example heaven. I am aware that the society around me has a view on heaven particularly as the destination to which they believe they are headed after death. […]
Read More It’s Alien To MeWhen she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed she ran back without opening it and exclaimed, “Peter is at the door!” “You’re out of your mind,” they told her. When she kept insisting that it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.” (Acts 12:14, 15) James is killed. Peter is arrested and looks […]
Read More Acts Actually: 12 – The Surprising Power of PrayerYou are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean. (Acts 10:28) What makes Acts such a great narrative is how it shows people getting the hint and going with the […]
Read More Acts Actually: 10 – Gospel Expansion – Breaking Down The BarriersToday, I was reminded how important prayer is to every day life as a follower of Christ. I recognised again that without prayer and an attitude predisposed to ongoing communication with God, my life is likely to go off the rails. What triggered that was reading another chapter in the excellent book Seven Marks of […]
Read More Prayer Assist“You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit! Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— you who have […]
Read More Acts Actually: 7 – Stephen, The Spirit and Trouble Part 2
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