God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
But the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the surf. Acts 27:41 (NIV) Have we been there? We struggle against winds and waves that toss us for days. The elements are unleased against us... Continue Reading →
So the soldiers cut the ropes that held the lifeboat and let it fall away. Acts 27:32 (NIV) There is a size of faith that marks the lives of those around the person who holds it. Paul has such a faith in God that all those who travel with him realize he knows Someone... Continue Reading →
Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me Acts 27:23 (NIV) It is a small word. It is just a simple preposition. The word “of” relates the subject in question with the Word that follows. It serves its purpose in the world of writing and... Continue Reading →
When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. Acts 27:20 (NIV) Christians have a hope for the future. The Scriptures, the teachings of Jesus and the Holy Spirit encourage us to look forward to a happy coming day... Continue Reading →
When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had obtained what they wanted; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. Acts 27:13 (NIV) Finally things look like they are taking shape. A gentle breeze begins to blow in our way. We think it looks favorable and now... Continue Reading →
Paul replied, "Short time or long--I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." Acts 26:29 (NIV) The Prayer is that we may all become Christians. But what does it mean to be a Christian? Is a Christian just... Continue Reading →
to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.' Acts 26:18 (NIV) There are people who do not concern themselves with being sanctified in... Continue Reading →
We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.' Acts 26:14 (NIV) He works with passion. He works for the church. He believes his mission is one from God. All... Continue Reading →
Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead? Acts 26:8 (NIV) Man has got it wrong. We fail every time. We trust the things we can touch. We put our faith in what we can see. We study science and because it seems solid, we trust it. The Bible on... Continue Reading →
And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our fathers that I am on trial today. Acts 26:6 (NIV) It would be great to think now that we are saved by our professed belief in Christ, that all will be smooth sailing. But the teachings and the example set... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 