To The Church In Philadelphia
The letter to the church in Philadelphia is a message for every small congregation that struggles to get by with limited resources. Jesus is the one who opens doors and
Continue readingUnfair Authority
In the final chapters of Acts the apostle Paul has run-ins with the authorities at every level: local, regional, domestic, foreign, military, civilian. On every occasion he’s treated unfairly, but
Continue readingA Lifestyle of Thankfulness
A heart filled with the awe of the Lord, starting with the wonders of creation, from the countless stars to the innocence of an infant, leads us to a lifestyle
Continue readingHeading Into Persecution
It’s the beginning of the end for the apostle Paul, and much like the start of his story it’s wrapped in conflict and controversy and secret plots. Despite the complications
Continue readingJesus’ Care For You
John 17, Acts 22 and Revelation 22 are the only places in the Bible where Jesus calls himself by his given name. He tells his listeners—the disciples, Saul (before he
Continue readingReworking the Christian’s Condition
In this second part on Colossians 3 (see “The Reality of the Christian’s Position”), the apostle Paul lists bad things to eliminate followed by good things to emulate. These are
Continue readingThe Battle Against Sin, Part 2
In our battle against sin, it’s important to be prepared and to have a plan. In this second part, listen to how we can actually carry out the plan, how
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The people of Israel were attacked from the rear by the Amalekites, leading to their first battle after escaping slavery in Egypt. They fought and emerged victorious, and it’s a
Continue readingMission to Poland
Kevin describes leading short-term mission trips to Poland, teaching teens English and introducing them to God’s love and saving grace.
Continue readingThe Reality of the Christian’s Position
Paul’s epistle to the Colossians says that as believers “you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault”. Given that this is how God sees
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