January 19, 2017
Why couldn’t I lay down my life for Jesus back then? Because I couldn’t even lay down, my own agenda, my own personal plans for Peter. I couldn’t even begin to lay down … Self. Why couldn’t I follow Jesus […]
January 12, 2017
Annas’ order to flog us sent a shiver down my spine. I knew the others were reeling, too. Annas ordered our flogging like it was a spanking for a child, but if you know anything about floggings, they are unspeakably […]
December 1, 2016
Annas’ order to flog us sent a shiver down my spine. I knew the others were reeling, too. Annas ordered our flogging like it was a spanking for a child, but if you know anything about floggings, they are unspeakably […]
November 10, 2016
It was morning and we were at Solomon’s Porch sharing the story of the angel freeing us from prison. Friends were crowding around us eager to hear the details. Energy and excitement filled the air. The people were awe-struck by […]
November 3, 2016
The angel vanished as quickly as he had appeared. We found ourselves freed from jail, standing in the street. We looked at each other, not sure what to do next. After a moment Thaddaeus shrugged and said, “Let’s go to […]
October 25, 2016
Tears were streaming down my face as I thought of my dear friend, and his warm, contagious smile. Jesus. I could feel him with me, right next to me. And he was, you know. He was right there beside me […]
October 20, 2016
As the Twelve were gathering at Solomon’s Porch early one morning to pray together before the family of Believers arrived, the temple guards showed up and surrounded us. I was tempted to repeat Jesus’ words to these same guards who […]
September 15, 2016
1503A common trap for those of us living and working for the Master is that our plans might be good plans, but they are still our plans. Are you certain your plans are of the Spirit? Can I get you […]
September 8, 2016
We were growing both in number of converts and, more importantly, in the depth of these new Believers. But we didn’t care one bit about the increasing numbers. Well, let me say it another way: we didn’t need the validation […]
August 11, 2016
“So,” Andrew continued, “We do our part to change, and the Spirit joins with us and does his part to transform us.” And since you were asking about my big brother, one of the biggest transformations in Peter is his […]
August 4, 2016
Secundus pondered this and said, “I remember your teaching about Jesus’ words, ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am […]
July 28, 2016
Andrew continued, “After we are born again, we now have a new power within us.” Secundus interrupted, “The Holy Spirit.” “Yes,” Andrew said, nodding, “And with this new power working in us, our heart starts to be transformed from our […]