To the Ends of the Earth

Part 2 Fear filled the air, as a result of the martyrdom of Stephen. Within a few chapters, the church went from gladness and gathering to fear and scattering. The whole church was in crisis and lives were in danger. “That day a severe persecution began against the church in Jerusalem” (Acts 8:1). Living here meant … Continue reading To the Ends of the Earth

Extending the Gospel in Uncertain Times

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Photo by Jens Johnsson on Pexels.com Part 1 As I study Luke and Acts, a theme I notice is one of uncertainty in the early church. Yet Luke, the author, also brings in a sense of assurance in the midst of it. It was the most certain of times. It was also the least certain … Continue reading Extending the Gospel in Uncertain Times

3 Successful Women in Luke and the Question they Might Ask

Today is a challenge. It is a challenge to know if what we are doing is the right thing. What we do, does it matter? Are we being “successful” though we are working from home, schooling our kids, meeting virtually, and tentatively planning for the future? In my questioning, I came across 3 women in … Continue reading 3 Successful Women in Luke and the Question they Might Ask

30.30.30. Day 29: Our Thankfulness

30.30.30. Day 29 The Passage: Isaiah 12Then you will say on that day,“I will give thanks to You, O Lord;For although You were angry with me,Your anger is turned away,And You comfort me.2 “Behold, God is my salvation,I will trust and not be afraid;For the Lord God is my strength and song,And He has become … Continue reading 30.30.30. Day 29: Our Thankfulness

30.30.30. Day 21: Our Good Shepherd

30.30.30. Day 21 The Passage: Psalm 231  The Lord is my shepherd,I shall not want.2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;He leads me beside quiet waters.3 He restores my soul;He guides me in the paths of righteousnessFor His name’s sake.4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I fear … Continue reading 30.30.30. Day 21: Our Good Shepherd

30.30.30. Day 20: Our Good Father

30.30.30. Day 20 The Passage: Luke 11:1-131 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples.” 2 And He said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be Your … Continue reading 30.30.30. Day 20: Our Good Father

30.30.30. Day 1 – A 30 Day Challenge for Weaving Consistent and Transforming Time in God’s Word into our Daily Life

30 minutes. 30 days. 30 passages. Here is the challenge: spend 30 minutes each day, for 30 days, in 30 Bible passages. Over the next 30 days I will post passages, along with different questions and ways to meet with God. I think as we do this for 30 days it will more likely become … Continue reading 30.30.30. Day 1 – A 30 Day Challenge for Weaving Consistent and Transforming Time in God’s Word into our Daily Life

Encountering Jesus Today: A Devotional Study in the Gospel of Matthew

Usually an "encounter" with something or someone is unexpected, possibly sudden or brief. Yet, even though it is unexpected or brief, it is in some way impactful. We may even be changed by it, or feel our life is interrupted in some way as a result of the "encounter." And so it is with Jesus. … Continue reading Encountering Jesus Today: A Devotional Study in the Gospel of Matthew