The Scattering
Stephen’s witness ended with his death, but the story was just beginning. Acts 8:1-4 let us know martyrdom didn’t have the desired effect. First, martyrdom didn’t end the persecution, v. 1 … 1 “Now Saul was consenting More →
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Stephen’s witness ended with his death, but the story was just beginning. Acts 8:1-4 let us know martyrdom didn’t have the desired effect. First, martyrdom didn’t end the persecution, v. 1 … 1 “Now Saul was consenting More →
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“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9) Peacemaking should be the way of life for every Christian. In John 14:27, Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives More →
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Searching for meaning in life is like a blindfolded person trying to find an empty seat in a crowded room. Some people call out confusing directions, some stand in the way, and still others put things More →
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The incarnation of Jesus Christ is beyond our human understanding. Yet, God does reveal certain things about that incarnation event. And it is a nice, neat story. Mary was betrothed to Joseph and she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit. More →
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There are many formulas for peace around today. Psychologists, positive thinkers, and success motivators sell them by the dozens. In the Bible you will find the best formula for peace. In the biblical sense, peace is more than the absence of trouble. More →
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Do you rejoice in the Lord always? God’s Word commands us to in the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Christians at Philippi. He wrote in verse 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” What do you suppose those believers thought when they read those bold words? More →
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What is the difference between joy and happiness? One originates internally, the other is external. In Paul’s letter to the Christians of Galatia, he wrote that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23) More →
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