This Article was first published on our church website here THINK A couple of weeks ago, I wrote the opening article in this new series of devotionals which I called Convincing Proofs. https://www.wearekingsgate.org/acts-ch-1-convincing-proofs/ Today I want to revisit the that subject because in many ways this whole chapter is really about ensuring that Jesus’ disciples were set up and ready for their mission to be people … Continue reading More Proof
This article was first published on our church webite here READ “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs … Continue reading Acts 1: Convincing Proofs
This article was first published on our church website. READ “But you are to hold fast to the Lord your God, as you have until now.” (John 23:8) “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.” (Hebrews 4:14) THINK In this final-but-one chapter of Joshua, … Continue reading Joshua 23: Hold Fast
A simple question, yet one that has stretched the limits of philosophical thought, poetic brilliance and the wordsmithing of songwriters. Here are some answers from some children to this same question: “Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of their.” (Chrissy – age 6)“Love is what makes you smile when … Continue reading What is Love?
the following was first published on our church website READ “Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled” (Joshua 21:45) My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them … Continue reading God’s Good Promises
N.T. Wright on the beatitudes. Just stunning! “When God wants to change the world, he dosn’t launch missiles. Instead, he sends in the meek, the mourners, and the merciful. When God wants to put things right, he dosn’t scramble combat jets; he calls people to love and do justice. Through these kinds of people the blessings of God’s reign begin to appear in the world.” Continue reading When God wants to change the world…
How do we pray for spiritual renewal in our communities? There is a link between the renewal of the individual and community-wide transformation we often dream of in revival type situations. Here is a prayer that joins the two together… Dear Father, I know that salvation belongs to you and so I pray for the awakening and enlightening of hearts in ever expanding circles from: … Continue reading A prayer for spiritual renewal
When was the last time you read First John? One of the remarkable things about this short letter is the relational potency to John’s writing. He uses phrases such as: Dear friends Dear children Fathers Young men This letter drips with family culture. The question that must be asked, when we see this relational topography to this letter is, does my life, ministry and church … Continue reading “Dear Friends”
Here are a few reasons why I journal almost every day. 1. It slows me down2. It helps me to think more clearly about the Bible3. It helps me to pray in light of what I have just read.4. It helps me to be more honest about the inner motivations of my heart.5. It works as a gauge for reading the inner health of my … Continue reading Why I Journal
The following was first published on our church website. READ “The seventh lot came out for the tribe of Dan according to its clans…” (v4) 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. (1 Cor 12:27) THINK Unless you’re Dan, I think it would be easy to skip over this chapter, because most of what … Continue reading Joshua 19: Dan and his gang
