Key Text: Acts 8:4-8 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. For with shrieks, impure spirits came out… Continue reading Scattered and Faithful
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Nothing To Say
Key Texts: Acts 4:13-14 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and recognized them as companions of Jesus. When they saw the man who had been cured standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. Imagine: the… Continue reading Nothing To Say
Power
Power Today’s Scripture Selection: Second Corinthians 12:9 “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” It is some ways one of the most perplexing scriptures of all, and yet it is one of the most comforting. Our world defines power as it always had… Continue reading Power
Week 40 Wednesday
Superhero Faith Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 117-118 Key verses: Psalm 118:6-7 It sounds like something from the pages of a comic book: “What can mere mortals do to me?” But actually, it’s from the pages of Scripture. The Psalmist writes, “The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do… Continue reading Week 40 Wednesday
Week 13 Thursday
Fringe Today’s scripture selection: Job 25-26 Key verse: Job 26:14 You may have heard about a popular TV show named “Fringe”. It’s quite a roller coaster ride of show, deftly combining science fiction and fantasy, with a dash of theology thrown in too. Because of the special effects it’s not for the young or squeamish.… Continue reading Week 13 Thursday
Week 13 Sunday
For We Are Many Today’s scripture selection: Mark 5-6 Key verse: Mark 5:9 I find that one of the most haunting stories in the New Testament, no pun intended, is that of the man who was possessed by so many demons he called himself “Legion.” The legion was the largest unit in… Continue reading Week 13 Sunday
Week 12 Wednesday
My Army’s Bigger Than Your Army Today’s scripture selection: Psalms 33-35 Key verse: Psalm 33:17 “No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the LORD are… Continue reading Week 12 Wednesday
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