A few days ago, we braved the solid sheet of ice masquerading as our driveway and headed toward Asheville to take my sweet mama home. She had spent the weekend with us because of the predicted snow and ice storm. Once we were out of our neighborhood, the main roads were clear, but about ten …
Tag: Trials
The Story of Sosthenes
In 1 Corinthians 1:1 we are introduced to Sosthenes, Paul’s companion and possibly his scribe in writing this first letter to the believers at Corinth. It’s likely you’ve never heard of him, as his name is only mentioned twice in the New Testament. We first meet Sosthenes in Acts 18. Paul has spent the last …
Why Are You Afraid?
What stands out to you most in the story of Jesus calming the sea? If I had to guess, I would say what sticks in our minds is the amazing truth that Jesus is able to command the laws of nature. No one living today can make a storm lay down. If we could, there …
A Righteous Rebuke
Have you ever been rebuked in a way that surprised and shocked you? I have, and the memory of it has never left me. I was in the third grade, and we had a substitute teacher for one of our classes. I was always a good student, eager to please, and always tried to do …
Shipwreck
Has God ever allowed your life to “shipwreck?” Acts 27 tells the story of Paul’s journey to Rome as a prisoner. The orthodox Jews have trumped up charges against him, out of jealousy because many were turning to faith in Christ as a result of his preaching. After presenting his case to Governor Festus in …
The Way Of The Word 