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 →
'Who are you, Lord?' I asked. Acts 22:8 (NIV) Many people today think they already know Jesus. Many a Christian is proud and eager to declare their relationship to Christ. We may all secretly hope that it is true. We have studied much. We know the Scriptures. We hold to our belief in Him... Continue Reading →
For he vigorously refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ. Acts 18:28 Intelligent and eloquent, words can convince. Many Christians secretly prepare themselves to defend their Lord. Each of us will surely need to know what we believe. We should all strive to be prepared to... Continue Reading →
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: "Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. Acts 18:9 (NIV) The Lord speaks. He talks to His people. He uses dreams. He uses the Scriptures. He speaks through the Holy Spirit. He moves within His people. He sets our hearts... Continue Reading →
After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. Acts 16:23 (NIV) Even a casual glimpse into the Scriptures will show how men who were willing to stand for Christ and the Father were constantly mistaken, humiliated and abused. Reasons for this may... Continue Reading →
Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said, Acts 13:9 (NIV) We Christian love to imagine ourselves as a warriors for the Lord. We love to think that our choice to believe in an all-powerful God brings strength to us. We like to think... Continue Reading →
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead. Acts 10:42 (NIV) Christians believe we are asked to commit ourselves personally to Christ. Few modern denominations will dispute this. Whether or not they make much of... Continue Reading →
One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, "Cornelius!" Acts 10:3 (NIV) He is described as devout and God-fearing. It is said that he gives generously to those in need. Scriptures say he prays to God regularly.... Continue Reading →
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. Acts 9:31 (NIV) The Bible speaks of the Holy Spirit as if He is present like any other character written of... Continue Reading →
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. Acts9:15 (NIV) God asks Ananias to respond to a specific call. He wants him to go and touch a man of ill repute. This seems... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 