In Christ Alone Monday, October 8 “In Christ alone my hope is found” “this Cornerstone” Read Ephesians 2:13-22. Paul revels in the awesome work of reconciliation in Christ. What does it mean for you to sing that he is your light, strength and song? Tuesday, October 9 “In Christ alone who took on flesh” Read … Read more
Sunday, September 30, 2012 As we close our reading of the book of Acts, we see Paul reaching Rome to testify at the highest levels about faith in Jesus. Along the way, Paul has had to go through so much. God’s protection has been with Paul so that His plans for Paul would be accomplished. … Read more
Amazing Grace Monday, October 1 “Amazing grace… That saved a wretch like me!” Read Ephesians 2:1-10. What makes God’s grace so amazing? After reading this, what comes to mind when you sing, “That saved a wretch like me!” Tuesday, October 2 “I once was lost but now am found” Read Luke 15. Jesus spends the … Read more
Sunday, September 23, 2012 Watch the people who ride roller coasters. Some are anxious, others calm and yet others are convinced they are going to die. Now, put yourself on a sailboat in the midst of a raging storm. Paul remained calm. Jesus remained calm. What’s the secret and how can we have it for … Read more
Acts 28 In our readings this week, Paul finally makes it to Rome and spends two years awaiting trial. Monday, September 24 Read Acts 28:1-16. What role does hospitality play in God’s provision for Paul? Tuesday, September 25 Read Acts 28:17-30. Paul spends two years awaiting trial in Rome. What does he do with his … Read more
Sunday, September 16, 2012 Has anyone ever called you crazy before? We often do it in a joking sort of way with each other. But has anyone ever called you crazy for being a Christian? Why would someone do that and what should our response be? Readings: Acts 26:20-32, 2 Corinthians 5:9-21, Mark 3:13-26 GodSpeak … Read more
Acts 27 In our readings this week, we read how God continues to work through and around Paul even while he is in chains. Monday, September 17 Read Acts 27:1-26. Why do you think Luke sees fit to include this story? What is he trying to tell us? Tuesday, September 18 Read Acts 27:27-44. How … Read more
Sunday, September 9, 2012 On a day when we focus upon the beginning of Sunday School, we take a moment to reflect upon the goal of teaching Jesus to our children. We want them to grow up to be godly men and women, the next generation of Christian leaders. So, when the temptations come, what … Read more
Acts 26 In our readings this week, Paul is called to Agrippa to give his defense. Monday, September 10 Read Acts 26:1-23. When Jesus speaks to Paul, he says that Paul will carry the light to the Gentiles so that they too may have “a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me”. … Read more
Sunday, September 2, 2012 Yes… and no. Now… and not yet. The same… yet different. It’s so confusing to hear someone talk about something that is complex and seemingly paradoxical. Which is it? Both! The Christian life is filled with paradox. So, are you a sinner or a saint? The answer is… yes. Readings: Acts … Read more