11/21/23 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…
Read More11/17/23 Inward Work and Outward Focus
READING: Acts 6-8 It’s easy for a church to turn inward. Even the strongest, most evangelistic churches today can move toward an inward focus…
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10 Characteristics of the Best Preachers I’ve Known
First, a caveat: determining what constitutes an effective preacher is subjective, so you and I might differ here a bit—but, I also suspect that…
Read More11/16/23 Boldness
READING: Acts 2-5 Peter and John had been arrested for proclaiming Jesus. The leaders in Jerusalem questioned them, and they recognized that these “uneducated…
Read More11/15/23 That You May Believe
READING: John 20-21, Acts 1 Today we finish reading the Gospel of John. This Gospel is unique compared to Matthew, Mark, and Luke, and…
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