Acts 4:13-31“Who am I?” It is a question most of us have asked ourselves at some point. It often stems from a challenging situation, and you have found yourself in the position of being asked (or compelled) to find a solution and carry it out. I remember the first time I felt really challenged when faced with a situation, I had no idea what to do. In the summer of 1986, I was attending Air Force R...  Read More

Acts 4:5-12 When you hear the term moment of truth, your mind probably instantly goes to a high-intensity situation. Let’s be honest, if you watched the Detroit Lions game this past weekend, you are probably thinking of the final plays of regulation. Detroit is down by 3 and needs a score to tie or to send the game into overtime. Out comes Jake Bates and the field goal team to attempt a 65-yard fi...  Read More

Acts 4:1-4Courage and boldness! Do you have that? The truth is, even Peter was not always courageous and bold. We know that Peter, at one time, denied knowing Jesus three times out of fear and embarrassment. Now, we see a more mature and brave Peter in the book of Acts! Apparently, he had learned from his mistake and was ready for any opportunity! Peter and John proclaim the good news and are in t...  Read More

Acts 3:11-26 Being a parent is a very difficult thing. One of the hardest things is to try to get your child to understand what they did wrong in a situation and to get them to take ownership of it. So often, we try to deflect when someone points out what we did wrong rather than owning our part in it. I have two daughters who are 6 and 4 years old. As siblings do, they often fight with each other...  Read More

Acts 3:1-10Peter seized an opportunity to do the right thing and lead himself to spread the Word of God! The man asked for his wants to be met. Peter, using the power given to him by God, heals the man! The man wanted money. He is a beggar. He is lame, cannot work on his own two feet, and is begging people for handouts. He has clearly been doing this for some time, because he is recognized instant...  Read More

What do you do when the opportunity to impact a life is right in front of your face, but it’s going to cost you something? The disciples knew that their testifying of Jesus Christ meant painful pushback from the culture they were living in at the time. The name Jesus was a polarizing name that was not well accepted among the religious elite and Roman authorities. It didn’t matter to these brave me...  Read More