11/23/23 Longwindedness?
READING: Acts 20-22 Sometimes the Word makes me laugh a bit—like today’s story of a boy who fell out a window. My former professor…
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An “Amazing Grace” Reason to be Thankful Today
“That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, . . . . He made the one who…
Read More11/22/23 But Who Are You?
READING: Acts 16-19 Most people who know me well know that Acts 19:11-15 are primary life verses for me. Years ago, I wrote these…
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Wednesday Words: My Thoughts on Being Grateful for Problem People in Your Ministry
Every church has them. In fact, every person probably has at least one. “Problem people,” I call them. It’s hard to be grateful for…
Read More11/21/23 For the Work I Have Called Them To
READING: Acts 13-15 The church at Antioch became a missionary-sending church, and they did so during a time of intense fasting and service. They…
Read More11/20/23 Prayer . . . and More Prayer
READING: Acts 9-12 Some years ago, I walked through the Gospel of Luke watching for places where that Gospel mentions Jesus praying (and you…
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5 Posts to Help You Think about Thanksgiving
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving later this week, maybe one of these posts will challenge you to be more grateful—or help you in…
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An Encouraging Word for Church Leaders for Today
Acts 4:29-31 “And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, . ….
Read More11/19/23 Sunday Prayer Challenge
Today, it is likely you are going to church where you can open the Bible in your language. If so, pray now for the…
Read More11/18/23 Saturday Prayer Challenge
I read these words this week in Eckhard Schnabel’s commentary on Acts, and I found myself doing some deep examination of my heart. His…
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