Author: Norm
Not about the miracles
SCRIPTURE: Acts 9:32-43 Turning toward the dead woman, he said, “Tabitha, get up.” (Acts 9:40) I have no doubt that God can raise the dead. I have no doubt that God can raise the dead through me. I have yet to experience it, though I have prayed for it. Why did it happen with Peter, but not…
Moving beyond information
We do not need more information, we need more transformation! We have been pouring bible knowledge into peoples heads for years. Dave Browning observed: “I am convinced that the gap holding back most believers is not the gap between what they know and what they don’t know. It’s the gap between what they know and…
What fuels boldness?
SCRIPTURE: Acts 9:19-31 “Speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.” (Acts 9:28) Just trying to imagine this radical change. The one who persecuted Christians now preaching fearlessly in Jesus’ Name? I get how the Christians were suspicious of him, I would be too. There’s no doubt about it, something HUGE has happened in his life. Jesus…
Greater things!!!
SCRIPTURE: Acts 9:10-19 “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name…” (Acts 9:15) I’ve had no visions, but I have sensed the Lord telling me to do stuff. Hard stuff, scary stuff, out of my comfort zone stuff. I see the dangers and difficulties, but God sees the greater purpose. Who knows, but through…
Looking for answers!
Today’s question is short, but not simple. Please take a few moments to jot down your thoughts. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
Hearing Jesus’ voice!
SCRIPTURE: Acts 9:1-9 “They heard the sound but did not see anyone.” (Acts 9:7) The Lord works differently in each person’s life. Christians are people who have heard the Lord calling them. Those around them may sense something, but not know Who it is. Two people can go through the same crisis, yet only one will encounter…
The joy of God in me!
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 132 For the Jews before Jesus time, the temple was the symbol of their hope. It reminded them of God’s commitment to them – He lived among them. It reminded them of their glorious past, and David their devoted ancestor. Since Jesus’ time, the temple has been replaced. Jesus Himself is the temple among…
Set free to love!
SCRIPTURE: Galatians 5-6 “Do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another in love.” (Galatians 5:13) As a Jesus follower, Jesus is my model, my mentor, my teacher, my Saviour, my Lord. I want the life He lived, a life free from bondage, a life free for love, compassion, generosity. A life devoted…
Jesus>Religion!
SCRIPTURE: Galatians 1-4 “So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith.” (Galatians 3:24) When our kids were small, we had household rules: — don’t touch the stereo, be home before dark, don’t play with knives The Law of Moses (what Paul means by ‘law’) was like these rules, temporary,…