In the next two weeks in our encounters with Jesus, we will be looking at some of His final words to His disciples before Pentecost. This week we’ll be looking specifically at Acts 1: 6-11, where Jesus ascends into heaven: … Continue reading
In the next two weeks in our encounters with Jesus, we will be looking at some of His final words to His disciples before Pentecost. This week we’ll be looking specifically at Acts 1: 6-11, where Jesus ascends into heaven: … Continue reading
We’ve been looking this week at Genesis 12: 1-5 and Matthew 5: 13-16, exploring what is happening behind the text and the words on the page. Today I’d like to talk about what these words actually can mean to us in … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Acts 21: 1-15 Paul knows what is going to happen. In many ways, he is modeling what Jesus did. Jesus knew that He was to go to the cross. He knew what was to happen. He was … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Acts 20: 13-16 Paul traveled all over the world. Remember in his day; very few traveled far from home. Most people, especially those in the Holy Land, would really venture no further than Jerusalem to worship for Passover. … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Acts 18: 18-23 Paul was always moving. Never sat still. Always had a mission. Always “up to something” if you will. He was driven. He had a fire within his bones to tell folks about Jesus. Man, what … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Acts 15: 36-41 Today’s passage is another reason why Barnabas is one of my favorite Biblical characters. He and Paul have a disagreement, a real one. This disagreement is not a pretend one, it is real and it … Continue reading
This week’s reflections are written by Rev. Brian Johnston, one of our Associate Pastors here at St. Matthew’s Rooted 2019 – Week Fifteen Day Five Today’s reading is Acts 4: 32-37 The believers were now of one heart and mind. God’s … Continue reading
Rich Mullins was one of my favorite Christian artists of all time. He wrote a song entitled “While the Nations Rage” that is inspired by Psalm 2. That song has led me to a deep love of this song over the … Continue reading
Sometimes in life, we have to do the right thing, even if no one understands why. We have to love folks that others don’t want to love. We have to be places that others don’t want to be. We have … Continue reading
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