Category Archives: Daily Devotions

Romans 13 tells us to respect the authorities that God has placed over us, and we should.  However, what happens when governing authorities falsely accuse or enforce immorality.  In this case we will have to engage in civil disobedience.  The … Continue reading →

Some people think that the Old Testament is pretty gruesome, but that God lightens up a bit in the New Testament.  He doesn’t really.  On the way to Armageddon, at the end of the New Testament, we have Ananias and … Continue reading →

The Enlightenment is that period starting in the 18th century when reason ascended as the primary way to deal with our problems.  It arose as a reaction to the superstition and fear of the Middle Ages.  Much to its detriment … Continue reading →

Must we have suffering?  If we wish to grow, we must have growing pains.  those who avoid interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict do not grow.  For the church, there will always be conflict as long as people stand up and boldly … Continue reading →

There are few lone rangers in the book of Acts.  When Peter performs a miracle in te temple, it is Peter and John who are working together.  Paul works in teams and the church in jerusalem is obviously a group … Continue reading →

The verses that I have read today answer the question, “What makes a church?”  The apostles’ teaching would have been concerning Jesus and the truths about him taught in the scriptures.  This translates to our churches needing to teach about Jesus … Continue reading →

Peter uses an opportune moment to preach the gospel.  Those who listen to him wonder at the behaviour of the disciples and Peter starts by addressing their inquiry.  The accusations of drunkenness are turned to one side and then Peter tells … Continue reading →

I have grown up with a very distant relationship with the Holy Spirit.  At least it seems that way when I try to think of how much I talk to or of the Holy Spirit.  As far as I understand … Continue reading →

Early in the book of Acts the role of prayer is emphasized.  In this passage prayer comes as the disciples wait for a major decision.  Whenever a group or an individual has an important decision to make it is good … Continue reading →

Luke tells us in the verses below that his former book told of all tat Jesus did before he ascended into heaven. In effect this second book of Luke’s tells us of the work that Jesus did after he ascended.  … Continue reading →