Morning Briefings

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/25037a8e/courage-is-compelling-what-can-you-take-from-his-life-acts-no-14-12 Without a doubt, the Peter we are meeting in the book of Acts is quite different from the Peter of the gospels. We are seeing him step up, speak up and be willing to stand out, no matter the cost. Sold out to his Savior, and filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter has become bold and courageous. Biographies of interesting people who have made their mar

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2caee695/what-if-of-courage-and-truth-act-no14 When the pressure is on, when the heat gets turned up - are you courageous? Did you feel it? There has been a shift, and trouble is afoot for the apostles, particularly Peter and John. A 40 year old man is walking for the first time in his life and it causes a stir, gets Peter and John thrown into jail. Why? Because Peter would not be silenced by intimidation, pressure or his o

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/432c7458/the-same-god-acts-acts-no-13 The book we are reading is called Acts , and this is why. The lights come up on the set of Acts chapter 3, where we witness two passionate scenes in the temple courts in Jerusalem. The first when the crippled beggar asks for money outside of the temple, and Peter responds with something like this, 'Hey Dude, I don't have any money, but I'll give you what I have... in the name of Jesus C

Sometimes Nature speaks about God and his ways. podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/22e67d3e/dont-miss-out-this-is-indescribable-acts-no-12 The guy could not walk--you know the one in Acts chapter four. https://conta.cc/3Tdg8zn There he was at 40 years of age, never walked a day in his life, but content to ask Peter and John for money, as though 'enough money to get by' was all he needed. It wasn't just his legs, his thinking was lame . . . But then, perhaps

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/308c5fd1/your-part-the-generosity-of-god-acts-no11 Here is an invitation to Pray BOLDLY! We have shored up some good and right thinking about trusting God with all of life in the last week, [ https://conta.cc/3T70VzS ] Now, back to Acts, where Scripture provides a historical, biographical narrative of what happens next. What is happening with the early Jewish Christians in Jerusalem? We learn so much from reading the biblic

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2b4e6921/hope-for-our-lives hope is vital for life! A lot has happened in the last day and a half. I flew to Boston yesterday morning to show my California brother around a bit, and see my boy Danny too--good times. But then, after dinner last night, when I checked into my hotel, I learned that the U.S. had bombed nuclear sites in Iran. Instantly, I thought, 'O God, where is this going?' Talking at length to a stranger ove

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/311cd12d/take-me-back-acts-no9 The new ones came, The old ones came . . . Seems they couldn't get enough of this thing: it was warm, welcoming, life-giving, stimulating and safe. It was the first Christian church. While I am seldom interested in movies of time travel, I fervently wish I could transport myself back to this time in history, just to be a part of it. Come with me.         Luke's description:  All the believers

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/beb9da4c/in-the-chaos-strength-and-peace-acts-no8 There is some uncertainty in the air right now. For instance, I had to run out and get a couple things at Hobby Lobby on Saturday, only to encounter a raucous crowd of anti-Trump protesters on the main road. 'Thought they were only near the capitol,'I sighed, as a Harley-riding man raced by me blaring an expletive-laced rap song, also about Trump. Really disturbing, it was.

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1ab596f6/commissioned-acts-no7 Dateline _ Jerusalem. May I direct your attention back to the Old City? There is much I could say about sirens and warning signs right now, but it is the first century city, busting at its seams, I want you to picture. Remember the devoted followers of Jesus were praying when they were suddenly filled with the Holy Spirit, and began speaking in unknown languages--strange to them, but familiar

PODCAST: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/546f1497/are-you-connected-acts-no-6 Connectivity  and maintaining relationship is vital for life. Loneliness and isolation in our world is at epidemic levels, leading to greater and more disastrous woes. Social media deludes young people into thinking they are engaged with people, but theirs is a connection with a flat screen or device, not really a person they can see and touch . . . better yet, hug. And how about  divine

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/3b5e29af/heres-the-power-to-be-resilient-acts-no5 Strength and power. It is a whole new day for the believer in Jesus Christ . . . the Holy Spirit has come!  Peter, James, John and the rest now understand what Jesus meant when he said,   he  [the Holy Spirit]  dwells with you and will be in you. 1   Suddenly, it all makes sense!.   But just before we see how this specifically impacts the lives of those early Christ follower

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/4cf61c6b/promise-made-good-life-changed-acts-no-4 Today is Pentecost Sunday, 50 days since Jesus Christ defeated death, and the day that changed everything for Christians. THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING.  [last Morning Briefing important for this one: Game changer: https://conta.cc/4kRsmt0 ]  Because I did not grow up in a church that taught much about the Holy Spirit, and also because folks have asked me plainly, " WHO or WHAT i

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/34899f0d/game-changer-just-in-time-just-what-you-need-acts-no3 THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING.  What an outrageous claim! You say, 'Really, you have something that will change my life? Something that will inspire, breathe life and bring hope to my existence??' Yes, Friend, I sure do, but first you must understand the context of this Change Maker's arrival onto the scene, and this takes a bit to establish and explain; hang with me

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/4598f747/what-to-do-while-waiting-acts-no2 What happened next? Here's what we know: Jesus was crucified, walked out of the tomb, and just over a month later ascended into Heaven, his closest followers left behind. Okay, okay, but then what? >And right here, you need to know I see faces. . . people I have met while traveling, at the gym, or conducting business around town, who do not know what came next, but they want to kno

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/d99c11f6/waiting-for-the-gift This is about to get really exciting! But first . . . in one of His last conversations with his disciples, Luke writes that Jesus “opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” 1   And so, we pray "Lord, would you open our minds today that we might also understand the Scripture?  How apt are Your words for our lives!  Free us from distraction for a bit, I pray, so we might see and clearly u

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/567598f9/keep-looking-up-ascension-day Forty days after Jesus walks out of a...