Morning Briefings

God speaks to Paul in two different ways in Acts 20-21. Does God speak today? He does! Here is how to hear him.

Acts chapter 20 - what drove Paul to Jerusalem, knowing what awaited him--prison, chains, death? And what gave him strength to stay the course? Where does our strength come from? Give this a listen.

Acts 20 - Paul is on his way to Jerusalem, knowing there is suffering ahead; this is not unlike our Jesus! Incomparable humility, submission to God.

Who would have thought this ancient story would have such a great word for us today? Thanks, Dr. Luke, for Acts 19!!

A day in the life--real talk about the power of Scripture

It's real. He's real. Be aware ... greater is He that is in you than He that is in the world. Do not be taken for a fool. Acts 19.11-20

Ephesus 55 A.D. - through the faithfulness of one man, filled with the Holy Spirit, obedient and on mission - revival breaks out Suit up - time for our obedience, the passionate fulfillment of our God-given purpose...Revival! Starting in the NFL? Acts 19.8-12

Incomparable, without equal... alive, fitting for your life

Devoted.

New to prayer? Tired of your own prayers? Let me pray for you - and suggest you might pray something like this!

The personal discipline of prayer radically changed my life - here's some information for you!

This morning, the 27th of the month, I prayed Psalm 27...and as I prayed, I thought about Paul, in Corinth, as we just looked at him in Acts 18. When Paul was afraid, I just wonder, did he pray as David did 'Lord you are my light'... did Paul pray the psalms??

Even cities have legacies.... Acts 18, Corinth - her legacy, end of Paul's second missionary journey, A unique peek at Paul

When you look at people, what do you see? Again, Paul - our example.

Acts 17.16-34. Paul stands on Mars Hill, connects with the philosophers of ancient Athens in a quintessential Pauline fashion... nothing short of brilliant!

Acts 17.1-15. One could easily read right past these verses, but don't! What Paul does, we ought do.

Acts 1- 16 recap, the birth of the Early Church, spread of the Gospel...the man, Saul - Paul!

Does God still speak? If so, how does he communicate?

Longings are normal - but what do they tell us about ourselves, God and eternity?

Why in the world do we have wise men present at our Nativity scenes? All wrong. But, what can we learn from these 'scientists' from afar?

Take a few minutes to assess the lessons and blessings of 2025. Then, look forward - and in all, All Glory, and Honor and Power to God. This is a good one!

Look back and consider... look forward with intention

This is your most valuable gift to give today, this Christmas, for-ever!

God regularly accomplishes what we deem difficult because nothing is difficult for Him! But what's more--God delights in doing the Impossible!

The all important element of joy. Do you have it? How do we get it? What's the difference between joy and happiness? Listen!

You want joy, but... is there any room?

Shepherds, seriously? They couldn't even give testimony in court--no respect at all; and yet, God has always loved shepherds. God sees what we do not.

Inner peace? Yes, but you will have to be intentional.

Hope has a name: J-E-S-U-S While we believe he is God Immanuel, God with us, we can also feel God's presence.

Be wise! Thanksgiving, 2025

Thanksgiving time - giving thanks all of the time is important, life changing and God honoring.

Acts chapter 16. About midnight, this happened. But what does it have to do with us? Only a whole lot! Prayer + praise -> a move of God

We continue in Acts chapter 16 - learning this time from the first Christian convert in Europe ... a woman, and a business woman at that! Amazing.

Acts 16 - Paul's second missionary journey. God lets him know where he wants him to go...how? Does God speak to you?

The evidence is irrefutable - Jesus is who he said he was. He did what he said he would do. Why, in light of all that can be known, do we wait to make a decision for Christ? It makes no sense.

Acts 15 - The answer is 'No' 'Heck no" and 'No way!'

People are so easily influenced--their thinking weak. Look what happens here in Acts chapter 14: first the people are hailing them as gods, then they are dragging them out to stone them! Weak thinking--how's yours?

Acts 14... .We tag along on Paul's first missionary journey, in awe of his commitment to sharing the gospel ... whatever the cost, whatever it took. All for an audience of one.

Getting back to the book of Acts, but why? The New Testament book of Acts reads like an adventure story, except it is true! The Holy Spirit comes on the scene and takes up residence in believers for the first time; He is a game changer!

You are never too old, never too busy or to sick to live on purpose. It is about SEEing, just as Jesus saw.