Romans 3:29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? We live in a world where we don’t like sharp contrasts, clear boundaries, rights and wrongs. We always want to squirm out of the obligations of life. We rewrite the definitions of things in order to doContinue reading “Romans 3:29 Either Or”
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Romans 1:11-12 Mutual
Romans 1:11-12 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. During this time of heightened awareness of the fragility of life and the double-edged sword of being around people, thereContinue reading “Romans 1:11-12 Mutual”
Turnaround
Acts 28:30 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. Good stories often have twists that we don’t see coming. Murder mysteries often present a character as guilty only to later be shown innocent. These red herrings keep the reader involved with theContinue reading “Turnaround”
What If!
Acts 25:11 If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these Jews are not true, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!” Have you ever wondered what would have happened ifContinue reading “What If!”
Slow Justice
Acts 24:27 When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison. We all want swift justice for our selves, unless of course we are the guilty party. Then we usually want to slow down the process, delayingContinue reading “Slow Justice”
What’s Next
Acts 22:16 And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name. Sometimes we complicate life so much, when the direction forward is so simple and uncomplicated. We as humans like complexity in the things that we create. We like iPhones better than rotary dialContinue reading “What’s Next”
Sweat Rag Ministry
Acts 19:11-12 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them. I am always amazed at the many various ways that the LORD uses to get His Truth across to people. ButContinue reading “Sweat Rag Ministry”
Public Debate
Acts 18:28 For he vigorously refuted his Jewish opponents in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah. Our world thrives on secret footage, clandestine recordings, anonymous sources. We seemingly can’t get enough of the stuff. Headlines are made. Political ambitions are ruined. Some very good people are ruined. Some bad peopleContinue reading “Public Debate”
Bare Minimum
Acts 15:29 You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Some people believe that keeping rules makes all the difference in life. If we just have the right set of rules, then we canContinue reading “Bare Minimum”
Citywide Interest
Acts 13:44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. There are times in history when it seems as though everyone gets on board with a movement. It seems as though everyone is thinking the same way, asking the same questions, and all come up with theContinue reading “Citywide Interest”
The Arnold Journey 