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In the last two chapters of Acts, the apostle Paul converses and encourages three different groups of people. Each time, his efforts lead to God being glorified or the gospel being presented. Paul’s life was truly centered on the gospel of Jesus regardless of the circumstances. Our daily challenges can seem like a fight to give more attention to Jesus or to the circumstance we are involved in. Eve...

There is a mindset that presents a unique strength that is only found through the Holy Spirit. This mindset is not an unbridled strength, but it is docile and used to proclaim the power that is experienced because of Jesus Christ. This power is received because the believer in Jesus Christ knows they are now named by Jesus to be a new creation and a child of God.Acts 26:6-14Paul explained how he s...

We all know life to be a series of events, but the perspective in which we approach these events and moments in life will determine whether we are living a righteous life that glorifies God. Ministry works the same way, but only when ministry is the intent. In order to lead a life that is intended to glorify God, we must understand two principles about the term ministry.When Paul goes to see James...

The struggle between options and direct instructions for your life will always produce tension. Sometimes the tension is between individuals. A simple change of employment can trigger a chain reaction, leading one to move cities and possibly dissolve relationships, affecting the reciprocal support received from those relationships. Sometimes the tension is just within one individual, who struggles...

Following the steps and actions to build something will give opportunities to express the motivation and focus of why you are building something. When a laser-focused effort is put forth to build something, the reasoning for the effort is more than just obtained knowledge and ability; it reveals what is believed and leads to the result of tested strength. The closing opportunities that the apostle...