Acts 17 gives us one of the clearest pictures of how the early church engaged the world with the Gospel. Paul and his companions enter three very different cities — Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens — and in each one, the response to the Gospel reveals not only the state of the human heart but also the power of Jesus Christ to save.

This chapter reminds us that the Christian life is not without hardship, but that grace is stronger than stones. Paul’s endurance was not natural courage; it was Christ’s life within him. He could stand again because Jesus stood for him.

Persecution was rising again. King Herod Agrippa, (11BC-33AD) eager to please the Jewish leaders, had James the brother of John* (5-100) executed by the sword. Encouraged by public approval, he arrested Peter* (1BC-67AD), intending a public trial after the Passover. But while Peter lay chained between soldiers, the church was praying without ceasing. Read on and see the result. In the dark of night, an angel of the Lord entered the cell, a li

These will cover my early years (1946–1972) in seven-year episodes, walking backward through time to explore how faith, failure, and grace shaped the man God was preparing me to become.

Peter, (1 BC-67AD), praying on the rooftop, fell into a trance and saw a great sheet descending from heaven filled with all kinds of animals, both clean and unclean. A voice said, “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” But Peter refused, saying he had never eaten anything common or unclean. The voice replied, “What God has cleansed, do not call common.” This vision occurred three times, preparing Peter for what was about to happen.

I see the glory of God as I look out my window. ---His eternal and invisible Glory is clearly manifest in His creation! ---Those who ignore it imperil their souls and risk the wrath of God. ---Ask the Lord to open your eyes and see it. When you do, you will rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and full of Glory! ****************************

The first time I saw Jesus* on the big screen was in 1952 in Cecil B. DeMille's 1927 epic, King of Kings. I thought it was moving and made me love Him all the more. Of course, I watched it in my church at Easter surrounded by born-again Christians who loved Him and me. In recent years, the television series The Chosen has quickly become a favorite among Christian audiences. Many praise it as a fresh retelling of beloved biblical stories, while others express concerns about i

As a boy, I began to understand sovereignty and authority through my father. He was not a king but he ruled the household and family he created. We a;; understood his provision and his authority, and obeyd in live. God is a King and a Father too, not just over us but over all His creation. His throne sits atop the universe, which is like a bowl beneath Him, and all is under His control.

I learned the Ten Commandments before I went to school. ---They were a part of public school life until an atheist got them thrown out. ---Why would anyone do that? She took them as an affront. ---They were meant to be an affront, an affront leading to salvation. The devil hates them because they will lead us to Jesus, and they will. *****************************

What happens when you die? He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Jesus in Mark 16:16

God’s Display of His Permanent Presence : This invites us to reflect on our lives: Have we ever faced periods where we felt God's silence? How does this silence shape our understanding of faith? The Exodus narrative serves as a guide, helping us navigate moments of doubt and uncertainty.

Unbelief is not to take God at His word, not to rely on His promises. It is not that you cannot believe but rather you will not believe.

Born Again: A Gift of Faith and Love. The first step is SEEING the kingdom; to enter in we must be born of water and the Holy Spirit.

Cultural Christianity lives by the fashions of the world; Evangelical Christians look to Jesus and the Bible as standards for their faith

Only believe. Belief is the basic requirement for Jesus to come and enter your life. What must you believe? That Jesus Christ is Lord.

The wrestling match symbolizes Jacob's inner turmoil and his desperate quest for divine favor and assurance. The darkness of the night mirrors Jacob's uncertainty and fear, while the physical struggle represents his lifelong battle for identity and blessing.

Fellowship and worship build our faith and draw us closer to fellow Believers. We draw strength and comfort and meet Jesus in our midst

Christian History shows how Jesus rules in the affairs of men. We see His love and faithfulness to faithful Christians for 2000 years!

Isaac obeyed the LORD's command to stay where he was, and NOT to go down into Egypt as his father and mother had done. God had called Abraham out of Ur and made him a travelling man!  I suspect that Isaac was patterning his life on his father's and continuing his pilgrimage.  But God had a different calling for Isaac, one that was uniquely his own.  It was a "stand and wait" command and difficult to obey because of opposition from the native peoples of Canaan. 

A good father, as described by the Bible, provides for his children (1 Timothy 5:8), ensuring their needs are met and they are well cared for. He prays for his children (Job 1:5), lifting them up in his prayers and seeking God's guidance and blessings for them.