We are to take courage, in the face of persecution and testify to Jesus' grace, even to the persecutor. Because our future is assured by the resurrection of Jesus.

Paul goes to the city of Athens and has a 'paroxysm' at the idols of the city, but still has the compassion to engage the Athenians where they're coming from, so he can show them that Jesus is the only hope for where we are all heading.

Paul goes to the city of Athens and has a 'paroxysm' at the idols of the city, but still has the compassion to engage the Athenians where they're coming from, so he can show them that Jesus is the only hope for where we are all heading.

How the gospel crosses boundaries. From a wealthy woman, Lydia a freed slave girl and a male jailer saved.

How the gospel crosses boundaries. From a wealthy woman, Lydia a freed slave girl and a male jailer saved.

The good news of Jesus' resurrection is powerful to the powerful and frees the powerless. Saul was prepared to change his name to Roman name Paul, what signifigant chances are we willing to make to help the news of Jesreach those around us.us

The good news of Jesus' resurrection is powerful to the powerful and frees the powerless. Saul was prepared to change his name to Roman name Paul, what signifigant chances are we willing to make to help the news of Jesreach those around us.us

In Psalm 73, Asaph stands on the edge of a spiritual precipice, doubting that God is good and that he's worth following it. Until the big turning point when the big picture jolts him from fantasy back to reality.

In Psalm 73, Asaph stands on the edge of a spiritual precipice, doubting that God is good and that he's worth following it. Until the big turning point when the big picture jolts him from fantasy back to reality.

This 'blues' song across two psalms helps us see how to trust God in the darkness, inviting us to express our feelings and then to address them, as we look to Jesus.