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People often say that Christianity is for people who are weak. But it takes no character, commitment or strength to be self-centered and do whatever makes “me” happy. It takes real strength and character to allow the Holy Spirit to slice and dice our natural tendencies and... Read More →

After three years of teaching and preaching in Ephesus, Paul bids farewell with a parting speech that commissions Christ-followers to continue the good work he has established. Paul has set an example for them, modeling what it means to be a devoted follower of Christ. He now... Read More →

The early church experienced great opposition. Saul of Tarsus was on a one-man mission to get rid of this movement that was divisive to Jewish tradition. He ordered that Christians be arrested, tortured and killed. While on his way to Damascus to carry out more vengeance on... Read More →

The 1st Century church was growing and attracting more and more followers. This “movement” was concerning and threatening to the religious leaders who were steadfast in their old ways. The Sanhedrin was a governing council made up of the most prominent Sadducees and Pharisees... Read More →

Ananias and Sapphira were among the believers in the First Century church. This married couple decided to sell a piece of land and give the proceeds to the church to help the poor. This was a extravagant gesture of generosity. Many believers were giving sacrificially. Ananias and... Read More →

The Holy Spirit was just getting started on the Day of Pentecost. With Holy Spirit empowered Christians there were lots of strange things happening, things that defied the natural world and human nature. A man who hadn’t walked in 40 years was walking and jumping and praising... Read More →

Miraculous and supernatural events surrounded Jesus life and ministry, but Jesus promised his disciples that they would do even greater things by the power of the Holy Spirit. After Jesus’ resurrection he spent 40 days appearing to the disciples and to others. Then just before he... Read More →

When we accept Jesus Christ as Lord we receive a new life, and God promises to work in our life to bring about transformation. God is our Jehovah M’Kaddish—The Lord Who Sanctifies. To sanctify means to purify. God calls us to be holy; holiness requires purity; purity doesn’t... Read More →

Peace seems to be ever elusive. There always is the next thing to worry about. But that’s not how God wants us to live. He offers a very real and genuine peace that can keep us free from worry and bring us to a place where we completely trust God. Scriptures John 14:27, John... Read More →