God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
and I have the same hope in God as these men, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. Acts 24:15 (NIV) Some have this hope in God. It is a mighty benefit to them. They can stand in any strength of storm because of this hope they hold... Continue Reading →
Read the Bible It will scare the hell out of you. Author Unknown (emailministry.org)
However, I admit that I worship the God of our fathers as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that agrees with the Law and that is written in the Prophets, Acts 24:14 (NIV) Admit, Worship, God, Follower, and the Way; these are the words Paul uses to... Continue Reading →
If you want to harvest righteousness in your life tomorrow, you must plant seeds of righteousness today. Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby (Experiencing God Day By Day)
The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, "Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome." Acts 23:11 (NIV) Jailed, hated, and with the whole community in an uproar over him, Paul tries to sleep in his prison cell. So fierce is the... Continue Reading →
Those who look to God do not need to look to lesser things. S.D. Wonenberg
(The Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, and that there are neither angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.) Acts 23:8 (NIV) They all have their opinions. They do not coincide. Are we speaking of the Pharisees, the Sadducees, or us? Some want to call themselves the remnant, the chosen, or... Continue Reading →
Christianly understood, what others do you should not concern you. You should concern yourself with what you do to others and with the way you receive what others do to you. Kierkegaard (Provocations)
Paul replied, "Brothers, I did not realize that he was the high priest; for it is written: 'Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.' " Acts 23:5 (NIV) Slap! He takes it right across his face! We have this natural reaction to fight back. Paul returns the lash with harsh words. ... Continue Reading →
Seen from our human standpoint redemption must rank first among all the acts of God. A.W. Tozer (That Incredible Christian)
Searching For Christ 