Writing about life, leadership, faith, and anything else I find interesting.

Acts 4:32-5:11 - Motive

There is something so alluring about this on the one hand, and then on the other, my selfishness kicks in, and the allure sort of fades. But in all seriousness, the believers being in one heart and mind is such a beautiful picture of community. They were on a mission, and living out a unified purpose, sharing the message of Jesus. 

Acts 4 - Under Pressure

As we unpacked yesterday in chapter 3, Peter and John were interrupted on their way to the temple by a beggar. Peter and John had no money, so they offered what they had, Jesus. Peter, in the name of Jesus, healed this beggar and transformed his life. Well, the story doesn’t end there. This act caused a great stir in the community, and the news got back quickly to the town leaders…

Acts 3 - Interrupted

I don’t know about you, but I hate being late. I like to be on time, ready, and prepared for whatever I have scheduled. My wife, she feels late if she isn’t five minutes early. So, in these moments, heading out the door to make church service, a double dinner date, or a meeting with the teacher, whatever event you are heading to, there is nothing more frustrating than being interrupted. Let me unpack the power, the beauty of what God can do…

Acts 2 - Stand Up

We closed out Acts 1, talking about Purpose in the waiting. As they were waiting, the angels appeared and basically said move along, you can wait but no need to just stare off into the sky. So the apostles set out to replace Judas. In the list of the apostles present, we see Peter was listed first...then a few verses later we read Peter stood up a month the believers.

Acts 1 - Purpose in the waiting

This is what jumped out to me this morning, there is purpose in the waiting, and it is powerful. On the other side of waiting is God’s promise, this free gift, and it is powerful. This power is what will fuel our mission, our calling to reach the ends of the earth! That we can take to the bank, that is a promise—purpose in the waiting. 

Philemon 1

I desperately desire to have the ability to refresh the hearts of the Lord’s people. This is such a powerful outcome of knowing and walking with Christ. For this to be a reality, we see the connection back to deepening your understanding of Christ. This relationship with Christ is the foundation, the rock we build our life on, and the deep pursue we must take daily.

Titus 2 - All In

Who is my master? What am I a slave too? Am I zealous for the right things, the things that God has uniquely called me to do? This is my message today, this is what I am profoundly processing. Oh, how great is our God! Lord I am all in, I am yours, the answer is yes...I am just waiting on your question. And God, when I enter the times when I don’t believe this, I ask now that you help me with my unbelief. I am your bondservant, and here to fulfill your calling and your will for my life. 

Titus 3 - Why Before What

All through Titus, we are reading critical elements about what the Word of God brings. It always brings the truth, sound doctrine. It models and encourages good behavior. And finally, it corrects and rebukes undesirable behavior. Three critical elements of the Word of God delivers.

Titus 1:5-16 - Equipped

I enjoyed listening to a commentary this morning that unpacked a little more about Titus. According to this commentary, Titus was a “stud,” a very strong and powerful leader. Looking at all the references to Titus in Paul’s writings, it shows how full of zeal, charismatic, and fearless Titus was. Basically, the opposite of Timothy, who was much more reserved, shy, and needed a little push now and again. As we dive into this section of the letter…

Titus Introduction - God’s willing slave

Diving into the book of Titus, today, I am just going to start with the introduction. There is so much power in a few opening sentences that I do not want to personally rush through this.

For a little context, I did some research to get some critical understandings around this book. Titus was a pastor that became a very important church planter…