Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and Asia—who began to argue with Stephen. But they could not […]
Read More Acts Actually: 6 – Stephen, The Spirit and Trouble Part 1This morning my wife informed me that a red T-shirt I owned had run its course and was good for nothing other than being disposed of. That’s one of the reasons why I love my wife, she’ll be aware of things before me to stop me going way beyond the time. I am really like […]
Read More ThankfulnessThen Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” (Acts 3:6) The interesting thing about money and the pursuit of it is that it’s not really about the money. It’s always about what the money will get […]
Read More Acts Actually: 3 – Giving What You’ve GotI came across this video and I was wondering what you made of it, particularly in the light of mission in the world we’re in. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More What’s Empathy?They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every […]
Read More Acts Actually: 2 – Simple ChurchI love the church. I have never loved the church as much as I love it now. What has helped me love the church was growing up in it. To be fair though, growing up in it was also a way how I grew to despise it. At one point in my life I wondered […]
Read More About The BookAfter his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. (Acts 1:3) When Jesus burst onto the scene, His message was about the Kingdom of God. Throughout His time serving on […]
Read More Acts Actually: 1 – Kingdom First, Kingdom LastThe month of November. This has been a very interesting month. I set out to do a number of things over the month especially to do with Bible Study and I am grateful to God that I was able to accomplish them. There were some very challenging issues that took place over the month, whether […]
Read More Grateful For … (21)Simplicity. Today is pay day. Once upon a time pay day was both the happiest and saddest day in the month. I remember for 15 minutes I would feel like the richest man in the world. The money was in my account, nothing needed to come out yet, I could get anything I wanted, or […]
Read More Grateful For … (20)Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. (1 John 5:21) The end of the love letter of John to the church is rather abrupt and can appear to come from nowhere. After all, he has been outlining the importance of faith in the Son, living in the Son, accepting the testimony about Jesus Christ being the […]
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