Category Archives: Acts

A Homing Instinct

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Pete

Paul stands in the midst of the Areopagus and addresses the philosophers and “religious” men of Athens (Acts 17:16-34). His eye had taken in the objects of their worship . . . and his spirit was exasperated at the folly … Continue reading →

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It’s Not About the Horses

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Pete

It’s been a morning of deliverance in my readings. And while the stories of deliverance are amazing, it is the Deliverer who “steals the show.” And David, the songwriter, caps it off nicely by reminding me it’s not about the … Continue reading →

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A Warning

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Pete

It wasn’t spoken to me . . . but I know that it was spoken for me. As I read Stephen’s defense before the high priest and “the council,” I can’t help but think I shouldn’t disassociate myself from this … Continue reading →

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And Awe . . .

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Pete

Funny how some verses are so big that they cast those verses around them in such a shadow that they can be easily missed or skimmed over. The realization of this hit me like a ton of bricks this morning … Continue reading →

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The Way

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Pete

Had breakfast with a buddy last weekend. During the course of the morning’s conversation we talked about our weight and our attempts to have less of it. Yeah . . . kind of ironic . . . ’cause the breakfast … Continue reading →

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Fierce Wolves and Faithful Shepherds

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Pete

It really wasn’t about “if” . . . it was about “when.” Paul warns the elders of the church of Ephesus that it’s going to happen. Men will arise from among their own congregation and put their own spin on … Continue reading →

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An All-Nighter

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Pete

Sleeping in church isn’t anything unusual. I’ve observed some of the best. My all-time favorite was a brother who would cross his legs . . . open up his bible upon his knee . . . place his chin in … Continue reading →

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An Open Heart

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Pete

She was a seller of purple and she was a worshiper of God. You get the sense she was a respected business person. You know that she was a seeker of the kingdom . . . though, she likely knew … Continue reading →

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The Brothers

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Pete

In a sense, I didn’t need to be reminded this morning in my daily readings, that the church is a family. That’s been the topic of our Equipping Hour (formerly our Adult Sunday School class) for the past few weeks. … Continue reading →

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The Open Door

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Pete

Some have said that rather than it being called “The Acts of the Apostles” that the book in our Bible which follows John’s gospel would be better referred to as “The Acts of the Holy Spirit.” True enough. While Dr. … Continue reading →

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