We looked previously at Acts 4, where we saw Peter and John heal a man, only to get arrested for doing so. They were then told to stop talking about Jesus and were released from prison, basically because the religious leaders didn’t know what to do with them. But what did Peter and John do…
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Having the Courage to Speak
Of all the characters in the movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” my favorite has always been the Cowardly Lion. And probably my favorite thing about him is his speech about courage. You know, “What makes the elephant charge his tusk in the misty mist or the dusky dusk? What makes the muskrat guard his musk?…
Read MoreStanding on Your Convictions
It’s more important than ever for believers to stand on our convictions, even when there may be consequences for doing so. By “conviction,” I’m talking about a firmly held belief about God or his truth. I’m talking about taking a stand for God even if that stand is unpopular or brings pain. At some point,…
Read MoreLiving for God in a Godless World
When I served at Tapestry Church several years ago, the first place we met was a bar. We had to show up early to set up our equipment, and that meant changing the bar into a place of worship. We weren’t perfect at doing that. I preached one Sunday on being the light of the…
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