From the monthly archives:

January 2009

January 30, 2009

by Sheryl R. Helms on January 30, 2009 · 0 comments

Daily Reading
Exodus 25-27
Acts 6
The Twisted Truth
Scripture
11 So they persuaded some men to lie about Stephen, saying, “We heard him blaspheme Moses, and even God.” 12 This roused the people, the elders, and the teachers of religious law. So they arrested Stephen and brought him before the high council.
13 The lying witnesses said, “This man is [...]

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Peter and the apostles are at it again. Making trouble by preaching about Jesus. The early followers of Christ were committed to spreading the message of Jesus regardless of the punishment. Not only did they keep preaching but they “rejoiced” that they were considered worthy of the punishment. In Acts 5 we see the apostles [...]

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January 28, 2009

by Sheryl R. Helms on January 28, 2009 · 0 comments

Daily Reading
Exodus 21, 22
Psalms 12
Acts 4
The Curse of Futility
Scripture:
Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing!
The faithful have vanished from the earth!
Neighbors lie to each other,
speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts. (Ps 12:1-2)
These leaders were very disturbed that Peter and John were teaching the people that through Jesus there is a resurrection of [...]

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As I am sure that you are aware the 20/20 is: 20 minutes of bible reading,  20 minutes of praying, and 20 minutes of journaling. What I can’t figure out is why it isn’t called 20/20/20? Whatevers. Part of today’s reading is from Acts chapter 4.
Proper Context
Peter and John were arrested because they were doing [...]

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