Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him up. “Quick, get up!” he said, and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists. (Acts 12:7 NIV) Persecution King Herod persecuted Christians. Seizing Peter had been a lofty achievement. Peter, guarded by four squads of four soldiers each, was a bit extreme with a 16:1 ratio. Then again, 3,000 converts the Day of Pentecost was fresh on King Herod’s mind. To natural eyes, satan’s counterfeit portrays Peter’s situation as impossible. Peter was in prison, yet his church earnestly […]

So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life- not because of anything we have done, but because of his own purpose and grace. (2 Timothy 1:8,9 NIV) Experience Considering Paul’s Damascus road experience, days as Saul fueled Paul’s passion for Christ. He was not ashamed of the gospel. His second letter to Timothy urged him not to be ashamed. Once we experience God’s light and audible voice, […]

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:31 NIV) Motivating Monday! Motivating Monday! Do you doubt, pout, or shake it all about? Faith is a key element in our spiritual walk. Sometimes we’ll put right foot in yet, dismiss left foot from the game. Life seems like a game. Some play it safe while others gamble it away. Chances are given and choices are made. On a scale of one to ten, ten the greatest- where do you rate your level of faith? No faith, little faith, […]

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! This is what the Lord says- your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” (Isaiah 48:17-18 NIV) America Watermelon iced down, sweet tea made, and grills prepared for backyard gatherings. Time to celebrate friendships, family, and wonderful neighbors. We’ll be under the covering of America. Boundaries When considering this […]

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7 NIV) Fountains If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. A cliche or a well trusted expression? Levels of despair range deep and wide. Same as trusted song- deep and wide, deep and wide- there’s a fountain flowing deep and wide. Fountains we see often flow with water. Fountains in the Bible described as: Life- For with you(God) is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.  (Psalm 36:9 NIV) […]