On a journey to Damascus to persecute Christian men and women to the death, Saul has an Encounter with God that results in his conversion. In this encounter we see an amazing example of the glory and beauty of Jesus displayed. (1 Tim 1:16)

God's purpose, power and plan.

Steven faced martyrdom with boldness, calmness, joy and forgiveness. How did He do that? He understood this amazing Biblical truth: The Priesthood of Believers.

What is the most important thing God is doing on planet Earth? What is a healthy (vital) church?

Par.a.dox is a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. Thesis: The normal Christian life reaches & repels, receives blessings & beatings while treasuring Jesus above all things displaying His infinite worth & value.

Earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, floods, forest fires have been headline news since the beginning of 2011 reminding us that we live in a fallen world and none of us are immune to crisis or catastrophe. (Hebrews 12:24-29) If I am shaken by God I will be unshaken by this world and become a shaker of this world.

A characteristic of someone who is walking in vital union with Jesus Christ is courage under fire.