Scholars get it wrong, flyover country gets it right, and Sir William Ramsey gets an education.

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NIV Application Commentary on Acts by Ajith Fernando

Does God have a “love language?” Also, don’t forget to call your mother on her birthday.  And maybe do one better. 

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Map of Paul's First Missionary Journey: https://www.conformingtojesus.com/images/webpages/pauls_first_missionary_journey1.jpg

How to pronounce "Salamis" in case you're wondering: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ttwl_ZGFsFc

God's power and divine discretion.  Why are some prayers answered and not others? Plus "pro tips" for mentors. 

Peter crosses a threshold and the world changes.  Who is your Peter?  What threshold might you be willing to cross to share the thrill of hope in Jesus?

Law and dis-order as God stretches Peter's imagination to what is possible. 

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Rachel Held Evans, "A Year of Biblical Womanhood"

https://rachelheldevans.com/biblical-womanhood

Because we can't get enough miracles: Philip and a traveler have a total "God moment" on a desert road, shame gremlins are kicked to the curb, and the Gospel goes global.