Acts 3:15
You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. [Peter to the crowd in Solomon's Colonnade]
There is some responsibility that comes with witnessing a miracle. A miracle is not a particularly private matter. It is most powerful and amazing for the beneficiary of the miracle, [...]
Archive for September, 2009
Witnessing a Miracle
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged Christ, disciple, disciples, Jesus, miracles, resurrection, story, way of Jesus, witness on September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Really Looking
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged authenticity, blindness, faith, healing, Holy Spirit, hope, love, Peter, way of Jesus on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Acts 3:3-4
When he [the crippled beggar] saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!”
Eye contact. It’s a lost art. But really, it’s one of the most important connections.
When I was in acting school and took stage [...]
Stop and Turn Away
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged change, doubt, fear, forgiveness, gossip, hypocrisy, repentance, reputation, sin, sinner, trust on September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Acts 2:37b-38
“Brothers, what shall we do?” [the crowd] Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit…”
Repent. It’s become such an inaccessible word over the years. It’s like a joke. How many [...]
Miracles Keep Coming
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged change, hope, Jesus, miracles, presence, transformation, trust, way of Jesus on September 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Acts 2:32
“God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact.” [Peter speaking]
If it wasn’t enough that Jesus healed hundreds of people throughout his ministry, fed thousands with very little food, raised people from the dead, and in general, transformed the lives of those who came into contact with him, [...]
Path of Joy
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged Christ, contentment, David, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, joy, Peter, prayer, soul, Spirit, trust, way of Jesus on September 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Acts 2:28; Psalm 16:11
You have made known to me the ways of life; You will enrapture me [diffusing my soul with joy] with and in Your presence. [Amplified]
David spoke as Jesus and Peter speaks for both. In either case, the path of life is laid out before them and in it there is promised [...]
Pick Your Last Days
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged change, faith, healing, hope, Joel, last days, love, prayer, prophecy, prophets, renewal, watchman, way of Jesus on September 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Acts 2:14, 16b-17
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say…. this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel [2:28-29]: ‘In the last days, God says, I [...]
Leader Followers
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged disciples, follower of Jesus, followership, humility, leadership, Peter, servant, servant leader, truth, way of Jesus on September 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Acts 1:20
“For,” said Peter, “it is written in the book of Psalms, ” ‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and,” ‘May another take his place of leadership.’
And then they prayed, cast lots, and replaced Judas Iscariot (one of the twelve who had betrayed Jesus) with Matthias.
Only [...]
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