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THIS JESUS…

God’s Acts Thessalonica 17 1-3 They took the road south through Amphipolis and Apollonia to Thessalonica, where there was a community of Jews. Paul went to their meeting place, as he usually did when he came to a town, and … Continue reading

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GOD MAKES ALL THINGS GOOD…

Singing to a captive audience! God’s Acts… When Paul writes to the Romans and says, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose … Continue reading

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THE MACEDONIAN CALL!

God’s Acts… When we think we know what we are doing, God intervenes with more specifics. We can stop and obey or keep going our own way. Paul is a Type A person…going, going, going…until God stops him in a … Continue reading

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LEADERS, TAKE NOTE, DON’T GIVE UP!

God’s Actions in Leaders Realistic leaders expect hard times in the journey to fulfill what has been entrusted to them to accomplish. Jesus said, “In this world you WILL have trouble…” Ministry is not “pie in the sky” stuff. Ministry … Continue reading

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THE WHISPERING CAMPAIGN

God’s Act’s… You can be following God as closely as you can, be so full of God’s Holy Spirit working in and through you, seeing people come to know the Lord more and more, accepting who he is and loving … Continue reading

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THE TESTIMONY…ABOUT JESUS!

God’s Actions… I have spoken of this old tradition at our home church before and I bring it up again because of our passage today. Paul’s testimony was on target for that particular time and place and told the story … Continue reading

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE THE HOLY SPIRIT MAKES!

God’s Actions in His Believers… Saul’s healing of heart, his change of mind with his soul emptied of all thoughts of malice for the new believers of Jesus was clearly the work of the Holy Spirit. Because the Holy Spirit … Continue reading

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WHEN A LEADER HAS TO BE LED…

God’s Actions in His believers Even the most devout, courageous, fearless, relentless leaders have to evaluate what is true and righteous and what is not. Saul was a devout Jew. He seriously thought he was doing the world a favor … Continue reading

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THE FACE OF AN ANGEL…

The Story of Stephen (Part One) God’s Acts… As a teacher long ago in a small Oklahoma town, I met a young woman who became our music teacher. After a few days, we became best friends. What impressed me was … Continue reading

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LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE!

God’s Acts… Haven’t you ever wanted to see it happen…a liar’s pants actually catch fire in front of all he/she lied to so that the real Truth could be established? Ah, but that doesn’t actually happen…at least literally. Liar’s, deceivers, … Continue reading

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