Think of someone you really admire. What characteristics does that person exhibit? Chances are good that integrity is at the top of your list. The dictionary defines integrity as an “adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.” That is similar to the way the Hebrew and Greek languages of the Bible define it. No doubt, integrity matters to God and it should matter to you and me. Would people characterize you as a person of integrity

Do you think there are people today who are critical of Christianity and hostile toward Christ-Followers? Do you think that there are some people who would love to see Christianity handicapped, even stopped? This was happening in the early church and it’s happening today. In Acts 3, Peter and John healed a man who had been lame since birth, “in Jesus’ name.” That miraculous healing, which attracted a huge crowd, opened the door for Peter and John to proclaim the gospel and

Memorial day is just around the corner. It’s going to be in the 90’s this week. Schools are winding down for the year. All that means one thing…. Vacation season! Some folks have already gotten a jump on it. Vacations can be a great way to experience “times of refreshing.” In Acts 3, Peter tells a crowd that had gathered following the healing of a lame man that they could experience “times of refreshing”, but it had nothing to do with going on vacation. The truth is,

Everybody wants their one and only life to count! Who doesn’t want to leave a mark in this world? And nothing matters more than leaving a mark for Jesus Christ. So how can we do that? In Acts 2, we discover three essential steps we can take to leave a mark for Jesus Christ as well as four important practices modeled in the early church that will deepen our devotion to Christ. How to Leave a Mark for Christ… Expanding my reach and the reach of my church. Three Essential S

In Jesus’ last conversation with His followers before His ascension, He gave them, and us, our marching orders. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8. Jesus made clear that, as His followers, we are commanded, empowered and directed to share our faith, to be His witnesses, in a faithless world. 1) Jesus commanded us to share our faith