Author: Norm

SCRIPTURE: Acts 22:12-21 “You will be his witness to all people of what you have seen and heard.” (Acts 22:15) My experience of Jesus is changing me, and I am not afraid to admit it. In fact, I want others to know that they can experience this life change as well. Knowing Jesus is not making me…

You can find more about my weekly Bible readings HERE. This week I am focusing on Psalm 103 (Monday, August 17 – Sunday August 23)

SCRIPTURE: Acts 21:37-22:11 “I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?’” (Acts 22:7) Prior to conversion, Paul was a mean religious guy, zealously harassing others for God! Many religious people are like pre-conversion Paul – mean in the Name of God! With hate protests, suicide bombs…

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 145 “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.” (Psalm 145:13) God has always been in charge of the Universe, and always will be. When Adam and Eve were made rulers in creation, God did not lose control Himself. When Adam and Eve surrendered control to Satan, God did not…

SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 4-5 “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” (1 Peter 5:10) The message of grace in this graceless world is indeed good news. But accepting this good news does not…

SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 1-3 “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” (1 Peter 3:9) We have not only been saved BY grace, we have been saved FOR grace. To be gracious, to share the blessing of…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 21:27-36 “This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and our law and this place.” (Acts 21:28) For many Christians around the world, their faith in Jesus is seen as a threat. In some Muslim countries Christians are accused of blasphemy – just for their beliefs. Like Rimsha Misah, a young down syndrome…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 21:17-26 “Then everyone will know… that you yourself are living in obedience to the law.” (Acts 21:24) To understand why Paul submits to the Law of Moses, we have to hear what he says elsewhere: “Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 21:1-16 “When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, ‘The Lord’s will be done.’” (Acts 21:14) Paul feels Spirit-led to go to Jerusalem, even though he will suffer. Everyone urges him not to go, even Luke and Silas (Acts 21:12). This only makes it harder for Paul, his heart breaks with their tearful…

You can find more about my weekly Bible readings HERE. This week I am focusing on Psalm 91 (Monday, August 10 – Sunday August 16)