God-Pleasing Faith
Hebrews 11:6Almost everything we as believers hold dear has to do with the invisible. In fact, the great truths of our faith involve things we can’t see—God, Jesus, eternity. Yet, …
Be Filled With The Spirit
Ephesians 5:18-20The Bible commands us to be filled with the Spirit. It is not a suggestion, but a command. Though Paul wrote these words to the saints at Ephesus, his …
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. …