Stretching & Striking

Read Acts 12 In Acts 12:5, we see that โ€œwhile Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly [ektenแน“s] for him.โ€ Unfortunately for Stephen and then James (Johnโ€™s brother), there is no statement of the church earnestly praying for them. This was a turning point for the church. In its desperation it was learning … Continue reading Stretching & Striking

Divine Power, Love, & Sanity

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. โ€” 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV The Holy Spirit is the source of power, love, and sound mind โ€” a sharp contrast to the fear, confusion, and chaos of the world. Scripture often presents contrasts … Continue reading Divine Power, Love, & Sanity