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It happened years ago, but every year about this time as we celebrate Jesus resurrection; I remember.  Answering the call of God, Randy and I left our home state so he could attend seminary in another state about a thousand … Continue reading →

I hate to break this to you, but…  The rest of the sentence is personal and hard to hear.  When we hear it, we feel our entire body bracing for the gut punch as we ready ourselves to hear bad … Continue reading →

“If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.” –Jesus, Matthew 10:14 Sometimes, we’ve just got to pick ourselves up, shake the dust off our feet, … Continue reading →

We who sit in the United States take many things for granted. In fact, most of us admittedly, have developed attitudes of entitlement.  “We deserve for you to give to me” seems to be the attitude that is popular among … Continue reading →

“In this world you will have trouble,” said Jesus, “but not to worry, I have overcome the world.”  “…the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” –Jesus (John 16:33 and 1 John … Continue reading →

We humans are flawed.  “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). It seems we can so easily swing from one side to the pendulum of humility to complete arrogance in record time as soon … Continue reading →

Jesus called, equip, and sent Simon the fisherman to “go and make disciples” along with the rest of those who followed Jesus devoutly for three years while learning and watching the Master daily.  Jesus poured His life into followers who … Continue reading →

Imagine going to party to honor someone you’ve only heard about from what others have said as being someone impressive and important.  You accept the invitation out of curiosity.  You then wonder what you should bring to the party as … Continue reading →

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”—Jesus, John 3:16 Background and Update—for understanding as we move forward in our Acts journey: … Continue reading →

“For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.”—Peter, 1 Peter 2:21 To walk in the steps of Jesus, we must … Continue reading →