Monthly Archives: June 2013
Acts 13:13-43
Acts 13:13-43 13 Paul and his companions then left Paphos by ship for Pamphylia, landing at the port town of Perga. There John Mark left them and returned to Jerusalem. 14 But Paul and Barnabas traveled inland to Antioch of Pisidia. On the … Continue reading
Got a Corner in Your Closet Labeled “Regret?”
Got a Corner in Your Closet Labeled “Regret?” “But it looked so good on-line, or in the store” we say to ourselves as we look at what’s in the “regret corner” of our closet. Most of the clothes hanging there … Continue reading
Acts 13:1-12
Acts 13:1-12 13 Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man”, Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas, and Saul.2 One day as these men were worshiping … Continue reading
But What if Now You’re the Father?
But What if Now You’re the Father? We spent four postings on looking at how our relationship with our father related to the way we handle anger now as an adult. In this posting, I want to look at what … Continue reading
Acts 12:20-25
Acts 12:20-25 20 Now Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they sent a delegation to make peace with him because their cities were dependent upon Herod’s country for food. The delegates won the support of … Continue reading
Acts 12:1-18
Acts 12:1-18 12 About that time King Herod Agrippa began to persecute some believers in the church. 2 He had the apostle James (John’s brother) killed with a sword. 3 When Herod saw how much this pleased the Jewish people, he also arrested Peter. (This took … Continue reading
What’s Different About This Marriage Weekend?
What’s Different About This Marriage Weekend? Over the years, Jan and I have led a number of marriage weekend retreats across the country. But this July 26-28, 2013, we are co-leading the New Life Marriage weekend in Dallas, Texas, and … Continue reading
Acts 11:19-30
Acts 11:19-30 19 Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. 20 However, some of the believers who … Continue reading
So What’s The Solution?
How Your Anger and Your Father are Connected – Part 4 So what is the solution? We’ve spent three postings describing the problem–now what? How do I find healing for a father-wound? There are three basic steps to take if … Continue reading
Acts 11:1-19
Acts 11:1-19 11 Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. 2 But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, the Jewish believers criticized him. 3 “You entered the home of Gentiles and even ate with them!” … Continue reading