When I was younger (many moons ago), there were only a few special days on the calendar. Days like Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, etc… But now it seems that every day is a “special” day. Did you know that the 1st Friday in June is National Donut Day? Or that April 2nd is National…
For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 2 Peter 1:16 Peter had absolute certainty about Jesus’ power. In 2 Peter 1:16, Peter tells us that he is not an author of fiction. He didn’t devise myths or…
How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet…
Jesus’ life and ministry are documented in the four gospels. He taught multitudes and modeled for us how to live. He cast out demons, healed the sick, and performed countless miracles. But if you look at all the things Jesus accomplished, His one on one with people was the most important. He poured His life…
How would you complete this sentence: A person who believes everything about Jesus and follows Him will speak in a way that is _______? We are coming to the end of Paul’s letter to the Colossians. This Sunday we will look at Paul’s encouragement for them to “walk in wisdom” and to be ready to…
For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. Acts 4:20 I love that verse above. Imagine being so passionate about what you’ve seen, so filled with the Spirit of God that no matter the pressure or condemnation, you just have to speak out about Jesus. I mean, Peter and John were basically saying to the religious court that,…
But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today… Hebrews 3:13 I believe that the Body of Christ – the church, should be the most encouraging people anywhere. Scripture says this in Hebrews 3:13, to encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today. I’m where I am today because someone encouraged me to keep on going!…
But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.” Acts 4:19-20 What’s one of the most profound things that someone has ever said to you? How did their words and their passion impact…
And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives. Jude 1:22-23 Being an effective Christ-follower saves people from God’s judgment. We show the grace and mercy we received through our compassion and…