Battlefield Communication
Ephesians 6:18-19The apostle Paul, having written about the armor of the believer and the urgency of prayer, asks the Ephesians to pray that God will give him the ability to …
Council Chambers
Acts 6:15When Stephen was dragged before the Jewish ruling council for his faith in Christ, the charges flew like daggers. But he never lost his poise, simplicity of faith, or …
The Power of One
Acts 8:31As Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch talked about a prophecy from Isaiah, God‘s Spirit moved. Philip share the gospel, which resonated with his listener. The eunuch asked to be …
Wheels of Justice
Revelation 20:10The Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees that “the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial.“ But legal proceedings can take many months, if …
Be A Peacemaker
James 3:18Our planet is not a peaceful place. It is painfully obvious to everyone on the planet that peace is rare these days—and not just between nations. There are innumerable …
Called to Live
Acts 17:6Many of Jesus’ disciples suffered horrific deaths. Peter was crucified upside down. James was beheaded. Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross. Philip, Jude, and Simon were also crucified. …
This I Know
Matthew 10:30Theologically, you may except the doctrine of God’s sovereignty as biblical and true. Yet when your life seems derailed by the loss of a job, a home, or a …
A Fresh Start
Ezekiel 36:26-28All people are born in need of a new heart. David recognized this need because he was “brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me“ (Psalm …
The Bigger, The Better
Acts 13:36The phrase carbon footprint has entered the cultural conversation as a sign of the times. It’s not a path left by the boots of coal miners but a measure …