June 18, 2024
Shaken and Emboldened
The threats against Peter and John by the Sanhedrin to not speak or teach in the name of Jesus only served to embolden the growing church. Their response to cultural pushback and resistance should embolden us as well.
Instead of giving up, they prayed and received a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit that energized and empowered their engagement of culture and witness to the world. The fear factor was eradicated.
How do you respond when you encounter pushback and resistance? Do you shrink back and dial it down a notch, or go before God and receive the power and anointing you need to be bold and stand strong? - Pastor Jimmy
The Daily Grind ☕️ - Guarded by Truth
The Daily Grind ☕️ - Guarded by Truth
I take great comfort in knowing that when I rest in the truth of God’s Word and His love and care for me, my heart and mind are guarded.
This means God literally sets a garrison around my heart and mind …
The Daily Grind ☕️ - The Balance of Self-Awareness
The Daily Grind ☕️ - Strike the Balance
Paul encourages the believers in Rome to embrace the tension between self-exaltation and self-deprecation. Sober judgment is honest, transparent, and gracious.
As we strike the balance between these two extr…
