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Sometimes hurt doesn't knock politely. It doesn't schedule an appointment. It doesn't ease into your day. It hits without warning — like a rock launched from a passing car window, exploding through the calm of your heart. You hear the thud, the crack, the shatter. You hear the crash before you understand the wound. You feel the sting before you can form the words. And suddenly you're standing in…
Jesus longs to comfort His children, but we must come close enough to receive His peace. Discover how lingering in God's Presence brings lasting comfort.
Have you ever noticed that some people seem impossible to stop? No matter what comes against them, they keep moving forward. That is Paul in Acts 28. The storm of Acts 27 is over. The ship has been destroyed. The passengers have barely escaped with their lives. Most of us would be ready for a long nap and a quiet season. Not Paul. The moment he reaches shore, he begins serving. When others would…
In Acts 27, I want to take you to an event that I absolutely want to hear all the details about when I get to heaven. I've read this story many times, and every time I do, I find myself wishing I could have stood on that ship and watched it unfold. Its a "more than" Story! This is more than a story about a storm. It's more than a story about a shipwreck. It's a miracle before the miracle. The…
Acts 26: The Testimony That Almost Persuaded a King Have you ever wished you could sit in the room and listen as Paul shared his testimony? Acts 26 gives us that opportunity. After years of false accusations, imprisonment, and delays, Paul finally stands before King Agrippa just like God told him! He is a prisoner in chains, yet he is not defeated. Instead of focusing on his hardships, Paul seizes…
Acts 25: Paul Preached the Power of the Resurrection In Acts 25 , Paul is brought before the new Roman governor Festus. King Agrippa comes for a polite welcoming visit. Festus asks for King Agrippa's advice concerning Paul. It's only a single sentence, perhaps Festus, the new governor of Caesarea, hardly felt it worth mentioning, but he was processing his thoughts and asking for King Agrippa's…
If you've ever waited impatiently at the microwave or wished it would hurry up, then Acts 24 is for you. (And by the way, if you do that, you and I are on the same "wavelength". Snicker. Snicker.") Five days later Ananias the high priest, the elders and Tertullus a lawyer and skilled orator arrived in Caesarea. First, he flatters Felix, then makes 3 charges against Paul. 5 We have found this man…
Suddenly when the sound of one word, a single word hit their ears, rage filled the very atmosphere as they screamed "Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!" That one word that exploded the whole place into an uproar was "gentile". We are starting in Acts 22, but we'll end up in chapter 23. 23 As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air, 24 the commander…
We are beginning with Acts 21 and continuing the story into Acts 22. I love Scripture, but so often I wonder how the person in the story felt when they walked through the events that Scripture unfolds. In this story, I wonder… Did Paul tremble when he arrived in Jerusalem? Jerusalem! Oh Jerusalem! Such a SPECIAL place! The temple was here. Jesus walked here. He had precious relationships here.…
When you open your Bible to the Book of Acts, the title likely reads, The Acts of the Apostles. While the apostles certainly played a vital role, I am convinced Acts tells a much bigger story. From the opening pages, the book pulses with the life, power, guidance, and activity of Precious Holy Spirit. He is the One empowering ordinary men and women to do extraordinary things. He directs, speaks,…
If you knew your time with someone you loved was coming to an end, what would you say? What truths would you want them to remember? In Acts 20, Paul senses that a new and difficult season lies ahead. As he travels toward Jerusalem, he pauses to meet with the Ephesian elders one last time. His words are heartfelt, urgent, and filled with wisdom. Paul reflects on his ministry, warns of future…
Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22 BSB How Do I Pursue Peace? 1. Trust God When You Are Afraid David was a giant killer, a mighty warrior, and a man who spent years being hunted by an unstable king who wanted him dead. Yet when David felt fear, he knew exactly what to do. "But…
Acts 19 Have You Received the Holy Spirit Since You Believed? Have you ever been asked a question that stopped you in your tracks? A question so important that it caused you to rethink everything you thought you knew? In Acts 19, Paul arrives in Ephesus and meets a group of believers. Instead of asking where they are from or how long they have followed God, he asks a surprising question: "Did you…
Acts 18: Facing Opposition Have you ever felt like giving up? Perhaps you've worked hard, faced opposition, and wondered if your efforts were making any difference. If so, you'll relate to Paul in Acts 18. As this chapter opens, Paul arrives in Corinth, one of the most influential—and challenging—cities in the Roman world. He finds new friends, works with his hands to support himself, and…
Do you like to travel? Acts 17 takes us to 3 very different cities, let's visit them with Paul. Thessalonica sat on a deep protected harbor on the Aegean Sea. Ships from Rome, Asia Minor, Egypt and Macedonia docked there. Rome's Superhighway, The Via Egnatia, ran straight through the city making it a major travel hub. It was one of the most important cities in the Roman Empire — politically,…
Acts 16 How Do You Respond to Difficult Situations? What do you do when you are facing a difficult or disastrous situation? Acts 16 shows us just how important your response can be. It's important, because how you respond can change everything! This chapter shows us an amazing miracle! It's one of my favorites! Acts 16:16 One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl…
Can the Word of God and the Spirit of God help us in times of conflict? Conflict happens! In big churches. In little churches. And in life. We see wisdom operating in Acts 15 as people navigated through conflict. It is a beautiful strategy that can help believers navigate through conflict as well. Would you prefer to listen to this teaching? [] Acts 15: 1 Then some men came down from Judea and…
Aren't you glad the Word of God is powerful! It hasn't changed either. It is just as powerful today as it was when Luke wrote this wonderful book of Acts. God hasn't changed. He still delivers, heals and works wonders in the Earth. I am so thankful. We are in Acts 14 today. In this chapter we some of the struggles that Paul and Barnabus faced. But because they based their faith in Jesus, they had…
Welcome! In Acts 13 we are going to take some time to meet some people that God put together on the leadership team in Antioch. Precious Holy Spirit was building and structuring the church at Antioch. Luke tells us there were prophets and teachers: then he gives us a leadership list—Barnabas (a Levite Cyprus, prophet & teacher), Simeon Niger (likely African prophet & teacher), Lucius of Cyrene…
I'm so thankful that you have joined me on this journey of praying through Acts. Some people think it is the story of the acts of the Apostles. But I am convinced it is the acts of the Holy Spirit! Oh yes, God used people. And that's how He works today, Precious Holy Spirit fills believers so we can be more like Jesus. We are in Acts 11. In the previous chapter Peter had just done something he…
Welcome! I'm so glad you are going me on this journey to pray through Acts. In Acts 10 we see 2 devout God-fearing men. Both were men of prayer. Each of the two men experienced a powerful vision which included clear instructions. Their obedience would take each of them out of their comfort zone. They were about to learn something on a personal level that they needed desperately. God was preparing…
Wow! I am awed every single time I read the account of Saul's miraculous and spectacular encounter with God on the road to Damascus. "Seeing The Light" takes on a brand-new meaning when you see what God did in Saul's heart. Saul was changed on that Damascus Road encounter! It was amazing! It was public! It was spectacular! Wow! I love to see and hear of radical transformations. • He entered full…
Acts 8:1 And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen's death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. And those that were scattered preached the Word ever where they went. Phillip went to a city in Samaria and began to preach Jesus to the people. Most commentaries believe that this was…
In Acts 7 Stephen is surrounded by an angry crowd, stirred up by false witnesses and jealous religious leaders, the high priest turned to Stephen and asked, "Are these charges true?" The charges were that he had blasphemed God and Moses. 2And Stephen declared: "Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in…
I hope you are doing well. I'm always so thankful to have this time with you. Have the last few weeks (months) been hard? Problems? Dizzying situations that make your mind swirl? Frustrating people? Heartbreaking circumstances. All around you? Every whicha way you look? World Problems. Political Problems. Church Problems. Family Problems. Sickness. Loss. Anger. Sin. Just plain ole debauchery in…
Acts 6 introduces us to Stephen. Stephen's name, according to NAS Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible means crown. He is known in history as the first Christian martyr. He was chosen by his peers to serve as one of 7 elders to serve the needs of the people. He was known by them as a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit. Look how God describes him in Scripture. 8Now Stephen, who was full of grace…
Acts 5 gives us a vivid close up of three very different groups of people. There is lots we could say about the deceptiveness of Ananias and Sapphira. Or the blindness and jealousy of the religious leaders. Their stories are important because they warn us to make different choices. But I want to take you to a wonderful miracle in this chapter. It is one of those events that when I get to Heaven, I…
Acts 4 takes us to a group of very upset spiritual leaders. A miracle that shook the city had occurred, but they are upset because Peter had proclaimed the message of Jesus' resurrection and people had believed…5,000 people had believed! 5,000! If you're not a believer in Jesus that might be a reason to be upset. How could Jesus still be doing miracles after they had him executed? Unbelief comes…
In Acts 3 it is 9:00 in the morning and two men are headed to the temple to pray. Their pace is interrupted when a lame man asks them for money. They don't look away uncomfortably avoiding him. Instead, Peter and John look at him. Peter says, "Look at Us!" So, the man looked, expecting to receive something...something? 6 BSB But Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give…
I hope you are doing well! Thank you for joining me. I'm on Day 2 of Acts. When He first started talking to me all I heard was a single word, "Overflow." I thought of David's declaration in Psalm 23:5 BSB "My cup overflows." I began to think about the verse and because I love beautiful table settings, I could easily imagine what a grand and elegant table that He might set for me in the presence of…
Praying Through Acts: Acts 1 But you will receive power when I'm praying through Acts this February. 28 days and 28 chapters in Acts. I've done it before, but this time it is because God is dealing with my heart about overflow! It occurred to me that you might want to pray with me! The followers of Jesus experienced the heartbreak of the death of Jesus. When they heard Jesus utter "It is…
Why Is Pentecost Important to Christians Today? Let's go to Scripture to answer that question. W hen God called Moses to deliver the children of Israel from bondage, God made a promise to him. Exodus 3: 12 "I will surely be with you," God said, "and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain." Here…
One of my favorite heroes of the faith is George Müller (1805-1898) He cared for over 10,000 orphans without ever asking anyone for money — he prayed, and God provided. He built his entire life on Scripture, reading the Bible over 200 times and shaping every decision by it. He traveled the world preaching well into his 80s, telling millions that God answers prayer. His greatest legacy was not the…
Little boys love to flex their tiny arm muscles and declare with absolute confidence, "I'm strong!" and it fills me with joy every time I remember my grandson's proud grin when I agreed with him — it amazes me how early that desire to be strong rises up in them. The truth is we all want to feel strong. Being strong is even better. Strong healthy bodies. Minds. Emotions. Psalm 139: 14 BSB I praise…
Never Underestimate the POWER of Prayer _ Peter is delivered from Prison
Have you ever said or thought "God doesn't talk to me!" Can I respectfully tell you, that's exactly what satan wants you to think, because it's simply NOT true. I am convinced that it is critical that believers believe God wants to talk to His children ! Every child needs to hear their father's voice. It's always been important, but today our culture is being bomb blasted by voices!
Spoiler alert. I've always been a play by the rules kinda girl! I don't generally break the rules, but since it's only a people rule, I had to do it! I read the back of the book-first! I'm being silly. But seriously, I found a victory strategy in the last book of the Bible that I just have to share. It's found in John's Revelation of Jesus Christ that was given to him on the Isle of Patmos. I…
A Desperate Journey of Faith Have you ever felt an urgency in your heart, an almost desperate need to take your concerns to Jesus? Maybe you've thought, If only Jesus were here… If that resonates with you, you're not alone. The story of a nobleman in the Bible paints a vivid picture of a father's determination to reach Jesus and to heal his son. This story is more than just a miracle; it's a…
Do the things you are seeing and hearing around you break your heart? Not just for your needs, but other's needs, the prodigals, the hurricane victims, and what about the elections? I believe God is calling every believer to care and pray. We are called to intercede... to stand in the gap. Let me share why I believe every born-again believer should be an intercessor. We live in a time where prayer…
I believe that Precious Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth guides us into all truth! I believe that because …we have a wonderful promise in John 16:13 says, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come." Before I take you to what God is dealing with my heart…
Have you ever felt like trusting God is a struggle? You're not alone. I've been there too, wondering why things aren't unfolding the way I expect them to, and sometimes, fear creeps in. King Asa's Bold Faith in God There are moments when we want to trust, but it just feels so hard. This reminds me of the story of King Asa in Second Chronicles 15. Let me set the stage for you. Build your faith by…
Do you ever find yourself hesitating to pray for someone's healing, wondering, " What if they don't get healed ?" It's a common concern, but let's flip the script. Instead, ask yourself, " What if they do get healed ?" We don't stop sharing our faith even though not everyone we witness to gets saved. In the same way, we shouldn't let doubt hold us back from praying for healing. I want to build…
I am so thankful for the many times that I and my family have experienced biblical healing! I've been digging in God's Word and testimonies of modern-day healings, lately. That study has built my faith to see God's power demonstrated. In this post I want to share an inspiring story of a man that was healed because there is power in the name of Jesus. Smith Wigglesworth: A Vessel of Miracles God…
I have some great news for you. You can memorize God's Word even if you are horrible at memorization. I've struggled to memorize things, my whole life, however, it doesn't have to stop me from memorizing Scripture. Although it has been one of my excuses for not memorizing Bible verses. I'm discovering that I can't afford to miss the wonderful benefits that come from memorizing Scripture. Check out…
Do you want more? I've got lots of inspiring stories at patriciaholland.org What do you do when you are facing difficult circumstances? How do you deal with hard places? I want to answer that question by begining with a look at an aurora borealis. Might sound strange, but I think you'll enjoy the stop when you understand the back story. Would you like to be strong in the Lord? You can be! And I'd…
Do you want more? I've got lots of inspiring stories at patriciaholland.org Would you like to be strong in the Lord? You can be! And I'd like to encourage you on that journey! I'd like to give you send my free ebook "Stronger". All I need is your email address and I'll get that book and a weekly encouraging note off to you right away! Here's the link: https://patriciaholland.org/
Don't Underestimate the Power of Communion Do you ever feel too forgetful? That's a terrible question. Don't answer it! Let me tell you how my mom solved that question for me. I was so afraid that I would forget! When I complained to my mother, she sent me to the closet to get some ribbon. When I brought it back, she cut a piece and handed it to me with the instruction, "Tie it around your finger.…
Check out my website at https:///patriciaholland.org for more inspirational posts. I'm so excited about the story that I have to tell you today. This story happened about 115 years ago, but it has a direct effect on my life. I even have a couple of options for you! Video It is NOT perfect...ahh! So frustrating!! Audio link I want to tell you about Lillie Corum. She lived in Springfield, Missouri.…
The war was over and Corrie ten boom was back in Germany. She was there to speak to some young people about the riches that we have in Christ Jesus. I wish there was a recording of that teaching! In her book of stories called " Amazing Love ", she explains that although Germans are very reserved, she invited her audience to stay for a discussion after the meeting. It took a lot of courage for…
