“And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.” – Acts 4:31 I hear Acts 4:32 – 35quoted wistfully by Christians who would LOVE to see this spirit in our churches. One cannot help but admire… [Read More]
Come Down!
When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.” But Zacchaeus stood… [Read More]
Water or Gasoline?
A soft word turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger. –Proverbs 15:1 Years ago I was on the staff of a church that was breaking apart. Summary dismissals, power plays, and emerging factions threatened to destroy the church community. It fell to me to preach the Sunday when the key decisions were announced… [Read More]
Aliens and Sojourners
“For the assembly, there shall be one statute for you and for the stranger who sojourns with you, a statute forever throughout your generations. You and the sojourner shall be alike before the Lord.”—Numbers 15:15 “He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing. Love the… [Read More]
Everywhere is Corinth
“And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. –Acts 2:46, 47 “I appeal to you, brothers,… [Read More]
