Monthly Archives: May 2013
Acts 7
Acts 7 7 Then the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these accusations true?” 2 This was Stephen’s reply: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me. Our glorious God appeared to our ancestor Abraham in Mesopotamia before he settled in Haran. 3 God told him, ‘Leave … Continue reading
Acts 6
Acts 6 6 But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve called a meeting … Continue reading
How About Three More Fights You Need to Have With Your Spouse?
Three Additional Fights You Need to Have With Your Spouse — Here are three more issues in a marriage that are worth fighting about. If they are present in your relationship, you need to be able to talk together about … Continue reading
Acts 5:17-42
Acts 5:17-42 17 The high priest and his officials, who were Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But an angel of the Lord came at night, opened the gates of the jail, and … Continue reading
Acts 5:1-16
Acts 5:1-16 5 But there was a certain man named Ananias who, with his wife, Sapphira, sold some property. 2 He brought part of the money to the apostles, claiming it was the full amount. With his wife’s consent, he kept the rest. … Continue reading
Have You Had One of These Important Fights With Your Spouse?
Three Important Fights to Have With Your Spouse There are at least two ways conflict can negatively affect your marriage. Obviously, one way is when your fighting becomes volatile. You know when it reaches this level–you start name-calling, you may … Continue reading
Acts 4:23-37
Acts 4:23-37 23 As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said.24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in prayer … Continue reading
Sometimes Want a Simpler Lifestyle?
The Case for a Simpler Lifestyle — Did you know there are over 800,000 apps available in the Apple Apps Store? We have lunch at the Cheesecake Factory every couple weeks, but we have never counted how many selections there … Continue reading
Acts 4:1-22
Acts 4:1-22 4 While Peter and John were speaking to the people, they were confronted by the priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees. 2 These leaders were very disturbed that Peter and John were teaching the people … Continue reading
Acts 3:12-26
Acts 3:12-26 12 Peter saw his opportunity and addressed the crowd. “People of Israel,” he said, “what is so surprising about this? And why stare at us as though we had made this man walk by our own power or godliness? 13 For … Continue reading