Daily Devotions
The God Squad
Nothing I said could calm them down or curb their enthusiasm to communicate with the riders. Acts 4:1-22 Reference: When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. (Acts 4:13 NIV) Explore: My…
No, I’ve Never
It’s not that I’m invincible, but I’ve never put myself in these dangerous situations Acts 3:17-26 Reference: “Indeed, beginning with Samuel, all the prophets who have spoken have foretold these days. (Acts 3:24 NIV) Explore: I’ve never had an accident from driving faster than the speed limit; I’ve never electrocuted myself by putting a knife…
You’d Be Surprised
What shocked the whole group, however, was when my name was called out Acts 3:11-16 Reference: When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? (Acts 3:12 NIV) Explore:…
Living On the Street At the Sanctuary
Before the Sunday morning service began he sat out the front of the church building Acts 3:1-10 Reference: They recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. (Acts 3:10 NIV) Explore: A…
A God Who Cares
He knew my pain more than anyone else Psalm 142:1-7 Reference: When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. (Psalm 142:3 NIV) Explore: The very first foster children who came into our care were a sibling group of…
Stand Up To Be Counted
That means that three quarters of those attending do not to show their commitment Acts 2:37-47 Reference: Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. (Acts 2:41 TNIV) Explore: I recently visited a church that had about 300 people in attendance. The service was pleasant…
Carrying Water In Your Hands
The water always seems to navigate its way through any small crack or gap between your fingers. Acts 2:22-36 Reference: But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. (Acts 2:24 TNIV) Explore: Have you ever tried to…
I Am Chosen
Everyone knew that the final people being chosen were not wanted by anyone Acts 2:1-21 Reference: All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (Acts 2:4 TNIV) Explore: While I enjoyed the majority of my primary school experiences I would have to…