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Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. Acts 6:1 In my work with addiction ministry, I sometimes make the mistake of thinking that everyone should committed to what I’m doing. When they’re…
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Every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus. Acts 5:42 I once approached sobriety like I still approach dieting. With my eating, I resolve that I’m going to start doing it right, but then after a few days, I give in…
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Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. Acts 5:41 I often have specific expectations of how I think my life should turn out, how others should act, and how the world should run. Then, when these expectations are unmet, I’m frustrated. Usually,…
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When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. Acts 5:33 I don’t generally consider myself an angry person. I have my moments though, where I surprise, and disappoint, myself. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but lately I’ve been experiencing some technical difficulties with the blog. For some reason, I’m having…
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We must obey God rather than men. Acts 5:29 I often need to know if I’m tough or brave enough to do a thing. Once, when at a conference where a vendor was promoting Tasers, I asked the sales representative if he would Taser me. I just needed to know how it felt and if…
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We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood upon us. Acts 5:28 Addicts can be professional manipulators. Somehow, they will blame everyone but themselves for their own destructive behavior. Unable to take responsibility, they will make…
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And someone came and told them, “Look! The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.” Acts 5:25 Recently while running some errands, I saw an acquaintance who looked like he might have needed a ride. I almost pulled my truck over, but I was in a terrible…
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But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him, and filled with jealousy they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison. Acts 5:17 Every winter, my kids and I venture out onto the frozen lake to create snow sculptures. Several winters ago, I heard that another guy and his…
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Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. Acts 5:12 When I got into medical school, I was elated. I then had to figure out how to pay for it though. Already in debt from college, I didn’t have the resources to pay for graduate school.…
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And a great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things. Acts 5:11 Our dog is afraid of a lot of things. He hides from the laundry basket and is terrified of the vacuum cleaner, even when it’s not running. When we’re out for a walk however, crossing the…
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