Divine Appointments

I am reading in Acts 8. I will summarize some and quote some. This was after the stoning of Stephen. Saul, who later became Paul, was in hearty agreement with putting him to death. And Saul began ravaging the church, entering house after house. And dragging off people, he would put them in prison. Yet, … Continue reading Divine Appointments

To Those Who Obey Him

I am reading in Acts 5, beginning with verse 12, some of which I will summarize, and some of which I will quote in the NASB1995. At the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were taking place among the people. Multitudes of men and women were constantly added to the number of the … Continue reading To Those Who Obey Him

Take Note of Their Threats

“‘Why did the Gentiles rage,And the peoples devise futile things?The kings of the earth took their stand,And the rulers were gathered togetherAgainst the Lord and against His Christ.’ “For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and … Continue reading Take Note of Their Threats

I Cannot Stop Speaking About Jesus Christ

Twenty-one years ago, in 2004, my husband Rick and I were training to be church planters with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (The Alliance), the church denomination I grew up under. Rick was going for his ordination, and I was going for my consecration. So there was a district prayer conference (September 13-16, 2004) for … Continue reading I Cannot Stop Speaking About Jesus Christ

Disowning Jesus, Accepting the Lie

In context, Peter and John, two of Jesus’ disciples/apostles, were instrumental in the healing of a man who had been lame from his mother’s womb. While the man was still clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them, full of amazement, as if the apostles had healed this man by their … Continue reading Disowning Jesus, Accepting the Lie

Your Sons and Daughters Shall Prophesy

Summary Acts 1:1-26; Acts 2:1-13 Jesus Christ had died on a cross, risen from the dead, appeared to many for about 40 days, and then was taken up to heaven to be with God the Father. But before he left he commanded his followers to wait for the promised Holy Spirit whom he would send … Continue reading Your Sons and Daughters Shall Prophesy

Living to Please God

“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in … Continue reading Living to Please God

Formerly Engaged in Evil Deeds

“And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach— if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from … Continue reading Formerly Engaged in Evil Deeds

The Way, The Truth, The Life

“’Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and … Continue reading The Way, The Truth, The Life

If We Love Jesus

“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” “Jesus answered and said to him, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him. He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the … Continue reading If We Love Jesus