Like any organization, as the church continued to grow there were some growing pains (Acts 6:1-15). The apostles recognized that they needed help and appointed the first group of deacons to the church. People known to be full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. Included in this group is Stephen, who would become the first […]
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Power
There are all kinds of power. After his resurrection, Jesus told his followers to wait and they listened and prayed through this time. They were waiting for the Holy Spirit – a power like no other (Acts 2). Not a worldly power, but Godly power. This power is available to all who call on the […]
Wait!
Nobody likes waiting. Imagine, as your entire world is turned upside down and you’re told to just sit and wait. Following the events of Easter Sunday, Jesus told his followers to wait for something greater (Acts 1). As the men and women waited they turned to God in prayer. As we all deal with difficult […]