God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. 1st Corinthians 2:13 NIV They sat down in the poolside cafeteria to have a drink. As they did, they became aware of the discussion from a table next... 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 →
Paul wanted to take him along on the journey, so he circumcised him because of the Jews who lived in that area, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. Acts 16:3 There once was a time when believers were willing to go to great lengths to demonstrate their faith. They... Continue Reading →
They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, Acts 15:39 (NIV) One might think that there should be no disagreement within the body of believers. Paul and Barnabas have their dispute. So sharply do they disagree that they part company. But the Spirit does not... Continue Reading →
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Acts 12:5 (NIV) They catch the man. They put him away. The world thinks they will have their way. But there is one thing they do not count on. There are people praying! Peter is locked up tightly... Continue Reading →
He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Acts 11:24 He is described as a good man. He is said to be full of the Holy Spirit. He has faith. Are these the things people use to describe us? ... 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 →
Then someone came and said, "Look! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people." Acts 5:25 (NIV) There is a difference between a human invented message and one truly from God. Man can come up with unlimited amounts of frivolous nonsense. But God directs hearts unto Him. ... Continue Reading →
But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. Acts 5:19 (NIV) Man cages them up, and God sets them free. They go to tell the world about Jesus Christ and what He came to do for us. Some people didn´t like to hear of... Continue Reading →
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