Listen to Pastor Nick read the “Firestarter” and Acts 22:17-30.

We read the second of three accounts of the story of Paul’s conversion. Each telling is fresh, for there are new opportunities for Paul to give praise to his Lord. Catch the joy in his spirit as Paul shares his deep conviction that no evil can ever come against him that will be able to withstand the power of his Jesus.

Cast your memory over your past life. Recall those times when God intervened in your life in clear and manifest ways. How did you respond? Spend time with the story of God’s shaping of your life to be in conformity with Jesus. There is energy in the retelling of the story as you move further into your life as it continues. Writing the story as Luke does, will deepen its impact upon you and upon others when you share it.

Acts 22

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Example: Being sent out far and wide v. 21

Thursdays are dedicated to the letters of Paul, other letters,
the Book of Acts, and the Book of Revelation.
In the Easter Season this year we read Acts 18:23—28:31.

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Listen to Pastor Nick read the “Firestarter” and Psalm 119:81-88.

Tap here for a video meditation on Psalm 119:73-96.

Join the suffering of the psalmist with yours and others. Each verse with its rhythm and variation on the single theme of God’s self-communication brings comfort to the heart. God gently shares with us who God is in the gentle presence of the flow of the Word. The Holy Spirit is your beloved friend who strokes the forehead of your soul with these words. The Holy Spirit is the Comforter.

The fourth word for our Wednesday meditations is ‘edah, translated as “decrees” or “testimonies.” It is a legal term, also meaning “witness.” The root ‘uwd means, “to go around” or “repeat.” Consistent, repetitious true witness wins the case for the defendant.

Repeat the word ‘edah throughout the day as you receive the wonders of creation as witnesses of the beauty and love of the Creator.

Psalm 119:73–96

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During the Easter Season this year we read Psalm 119 which has 176 verses.

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Listen to Pastor Nick read the “Firestarter” and Nehemiah 1:1-11.

Hear the prayer of this extraordinary leader who would mastermind and complete the rebuilding of the walls about Jerusalem. Compare Ezekiel and Nehemiah. Ezekiel’s vision of the Temple was not intended to be completed in an earthly manner: not so for Nehemiah. Vision, planning, energy, and sweat went into the completion of a 1.5 mile, 8 foot thick wall about the city. Workers had one hand on tools of reparation, the other on weapons of defense. Chapter 3 is as a great memorial plaque.

Rejoice to be within the walls of the new temple—the risen body of Jesus. Pray in compassion for the countless others outside the boundaries of this Body who live without the full protection of Jesus against the onslaughts of all the evils of our worldly society.

Nehemiah 1—4

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Example: Your gracious hand upon me 2:8

Tuesdays are dedicated to the Old Testament books of history
and the Hebrew “Writings.”
In the Easter Season this year we read Easter: Prov 24 -26; Nehemiah.

For all the Firestarters I recommend the ebook.  You will have the entire program of well over a thousand of these introductions with you on your phone or tablet. Check the menu options at the site for more information