The healing of the lame man in Acts chapter 3 is a great story. One lesson that sometimes gets overlooked is the reaction of Peter and John. A miracle, which no one could deny, had just been performed. Imagine for a moment how you would react to seeing a friend, lame from birth, instantly healed! A man who never walked a day in his life, was laid daily at the temple begging for alms, is now dancing before you. The crowd rushed to Peter and John, amazed at what just transpired. What a moment for Peter and

The Apostle Paul rebuked the Corinthian Church because they were identifying with men and not Christ. (1 Co 1:10-17) What is it about us that we need to create idols? We do it in politics, sports, and entertainment. We also do it in the Church.  Division comes in the Body of Christ because our focus moves away from Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Her 12:2), and ibecome fixated on the messenger. We debate superfluous things like preaching style, lifestyle, and no style. We find ourselves defending "our guy" from those who dare speak a

The 'many' mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 7:22 have always bothered me. How could someone spend their entire "Christian" life believing they were in relationship with Jesus only to tragically find out they were not? They prophesied in His name, cast out demons in His name, and did many wonderful works in His name. And yet He did not know them. The proposition of this happening is terrifying, and everyone should stop for a moment and ask, "Am I one of the many?" This is a sensitive topic, and the mere discussion can draw criticism. Who are you