Acts 7:9-10 “Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him 10and rescued him from his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt. So Pharaoh made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace.Continue reading “Rescue – Acts 7:9-10”
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A Grace Face – Acts 6:15
Acts 6:15 All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. There are some moments in history that I wish there had been a camera to record exactly what happened. I wish I could see moment the Pilgrims landed. IContinue reading “A Grace Face – Acts 6:15”
Disgraceful – Acts 5:41
Acts 5:41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. What would bring disgrace into your life? We read every day about people who get caught in compromising situations, steal money, get so drunk they can’t stand up, post opinions online that devalue their brand,Continue reading “Disgraceful – Acts 5:41”
Our Perspective – Acts 4:9
Acts 4:9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, I find it astonishing that some people can only see the bad that happens in a situation and can’t see anything good. You know them,Continue reading “Our Perspective – Acts 4:9”
Rejected Options – Acts 3:6
Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Have you ever noticed in life that, what we at first think we need, really turns out to be on the rejected options list. That isContinue reading “Rejected Options – Acts 3:6”
Added – Acts 2:47
Acts 2:47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. I am not someone who likes large crowds. Some of this stems from my time in Iraq. Some of this comes from my personality. But if I can avoid crowdsContinue reading “Added – Acts 2:47”
Israel OR ? – Acts 1:6
Acts 1:6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” There are times in life when our focus is in the wrong place. We are concerned about one thing, but something else is much more important. We know this to be trueContinue reading “Israel OR ? – Acts 1:6”
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”
The Arnold Journey 