Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul […]

Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. As he neared

“But the man who was mistreating the other pushed Moses aside and said, ‘Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the Egyptian yesterday?’” Acts 7:27-28 This is a test. For the next sixty seconds, this station will conduct a test of the Emergency Broadcast System.

So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You “ He said to him, “Tend My lambs.” He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of John, do

When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” Luke 6:36-37 The family members of those slain in June of 2015 in the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston, South

“Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.” Luke 15:18-19 One of Rembrandt’s paintings is called The Return of the Prodigal Son. The group of characters in his painting included the prodigal son, the father, and

Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” Luke 10:36-37 “Just Do It” is the slogan of Nike, which encourages action and effort.

So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24 Author Eugene Peterson once wrote that when it comes

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 Having one child makes you a parent; having two makes you a referee. — David Frost Can you imagine how often God would need to blow his whistle or throw a flag if he were attempting to referee all the squabbles

Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper. Jeremiah 29:7 According to known population trends, chances are very high that you live in or near a major city. The massive urbanization of

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (ESV) “Sit up straight!” Many a parent has issued this order at the meal table. Indeed, studies have shown that one’s posture directly affects a person’s health. However, posture is not only about body position, but also the particular

There was a famine in David’s time. It went on year after year after year— three years. David went to God seeking the reason. 2 Samuel 21:1 (The Message) In his book, Roots, Alex Haley revealed his own African-American family history and genealogy. In our Scripture focus today, King David also discovered the power of roots.

Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping. And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward his brothers talked with him. Genesis 45:14-15 There are numerous examples of brothers fighting on opposite sides during the American Civil War. In some battles they even actively