Morning Briefings

How did Saul recognize Jesus' voice? Would you know his voice?

Acts 9.1-9, a story about a know-it-all who did not; a story I pray will remind you and encourage you to keep praying for those you know who are far from God.

Things are getting rough for the Jerusalem church; Saul is dragging men and women out of their homes and into prison. And Philip, a real ordinary guy, does extraordinary things!

Acts 6 and 7, Stephen is chosen. Then, he steps forward, speaks his mind, which . . . wait for it------gets him stoned; that is, killed.

prayer changes things!

Acts chapter 6 - the 'church' gets organized; is there a problem with that?

The first believers could not stop talking about Jesus (Acts 5) - what is wrong with us? Why aren't we quick to share the love of God with others?

If they would just stop talking about Jesus, Peter, John and the apostles would be fine--no jail, no flogging... but they would not, they could not. They had the best news ever! Acts 5.12-42

Really? Step a little closer. Acts 4.36-5.11

if we are to empty our rucksacks from the cares of the world--all that weighs us down--what should be in them?

We all have one, a rucksack...

They were on to something - it was vital for life and faith. That has not changed in 2000 years. Find one, participate in it, grow!

Acts 4.31 - God shook the building where they were praying--the believers physically felt the presence of the Holy Spirit. Can we experience that today?

Acts 4.23-31

The courage of Peter in these early chapters of Acts is attractive and inspiring ... but so is the life of this man.

Oh man, Peter! Learn from him, Friends.

The same God who healed the lame man is our God . . . he still heals!

I want both for you! More than that, Jesus wants you to know Freedom and also Dependence.

Let's learn from the man in Acts chapter 4, who was willing to settle for a few coins ... you and I have got to be smarter than that!

Acts 3.1-11 - Maybe your God is too small... check it out.

How to grow your trust in God and walk out that trust all day long . . . tools for your tool belt!

trust and truth, their connection what you need

hope, peace, joy - grab ahold of it

I would like to fall backward, like into a pool kinda thing, except into this first century setting.

Check out these two things we learn from Peter in Acts 2--we must apprehend both for our lives.

Peter, empowered by the Holy Spirit, preaches a lights-out sermon on the day of Pentecost, and the Church is born!

These truths are vital for your life!

The Holy Spirit gives us the power to be resilient, like Caleb, like Paul.

Pentecost Sunday - the Holy Spirit has come to all believers. What might that mean in each of our lives?

Acts 2.1-11 describes a radical scene that we must grasp - I am so excited about this!

Jesus ascends to heaven . . . now what? Instructions from Luke 24 and Acts 1

Here's my answer today - join me in spreading the Word?

Memorial Day: is it important?

Paul didn't naturally think good thoughts; he had to learn how to discipline his thinking.

We will never thrive, never live a resilient life without thinking well.

Paul is a study in courage, grit and determination: he was resilient.

This man has given me great inspiration for living a full-throttle, faith-filled life. Check him out. Part one.

I wonder about Jesus - who was with him... what about his heartache and grief about Judas, and then Peter?! And yet, he comes...to love, even making the disciples breakfast

Just be sure it is truth you seek

Luke 24 - Jesus comes to the disciples after the Resurrection, "Peace be with you" - hmmm... this captures Jesus

Luke 24 - two mean walking, Jesus joins them - how I wish I could have been along on that walk and heard what Jesus said to them!

The tomb was empty. No explanation other than the one Jesus himself gave beforehand: Jesus defeated death. He lived again!

From Herod back to Pilate to Golgotha to the tomb....