Monthly Archives: June 2022

Waiting and Watching

The watchman spent the night in the tower on the city wall watching and waiting. Of course, he was looking for any sign of danger. Yet ultimately, he was looking for the morning to come–hoping for another peaceful night awakened by a beautiful sunrise. Continue reading

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What Does it Cost?

What would cause a man like Stephen to risk it all for the sake of the Gospel? Continue reading

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What Would You Ask For?

What if God were to ask you the same question he asked Solomon?  What would you ask for? Continue reading

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For the Sake of the Name

As persecution came, the disciples prayed and became even bolder. When opposition came, they became even more determined to teach and preach the good news. Continue reading

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In Trouble

Peter and John were preaching with boldness and healing with God’s power.  This upset the religious establishment.  Continue reading

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Unless the Lord Builds the House

Too much of our labor is in vain. Instead of getting God’s vision for a project, we press ahead with our own designs. Continue reading

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Fire!

June 4 Fire! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:4-6 | 2 Samuel 22:21-23:23 | Acts 2:1-47 | Proverbs 16:19-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound … Continue reading

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One Accord

The New Testament church was birthed out of a prayer meeting where “with one accord,” they were “devoting themselves to prayer.” Continue reading

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Feed My Sheep

Our failings are not lost on God. From the broken place, we learn to rely on God’s strength rather than our own. Continue reading

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I Have Seen the Lord!

To the doubting, like Thomas, Jesus resurrection brought new hope to believe.  Thomas was not alone with his questions and doubts. We all confront them. But the resurrection appearance of Jesus enabled him to move beyond his doubts to worship as he exclaimed, “My Lord and my God!” Continue reading

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