Morning Briefings

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2e7c6677/shut-up-will-you-i-cant-ive-got-the-best-news-ever-acts-no19 The apostles had been warned: "stop talking about Jesus or else!" But that did not shut them up. They counted the cost and preached Jesus anyway. Why? They had never known such love, joy or meaning as they now experienced in their relationships with Christ. His mercy and forgiveness--the hope he extended transformed them, and there was no going back. Besi

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/25004aeb/the-world-according-to-me-the-world-as-it-should-be-acts-no-18 When did it happen? When did we become so 'dug in' about having things the way we want them--indignant, even militant when someone disagrees with us?! Whatever we think we want or need, we find a way to get it; and with Prime, maybe the same day! The Consumer is king! When I look back over my shoulder, knowing it hasn't always been this way, it seems t

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1e609c63/ode-to-a-well-packed-rucksack Before we rejoin Peter and John in old...

Listen to this podcast This is a rucksack ~ we all have one. Have you ever determined to be happy    or to be positive,      to stop...

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/19d34850/why-it-is-so-vital-acts-no-17 Scripture is rich. Talking with people, near and far, they want to know about the Bible, they want to know more about God, but they have had it with 'the Church'. Today, we look at all three--the Bible, God and the Church. I am not sure there could be a more relevant topic, convinced I am that we get this right and then act on it. I take you back to first century Jerusalem, to what we

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/da015d63/wanting-to-feel-gods-presence-acts-no-16 Eureka! When you find it, you know. Why, this is like the Jerusalem church! Anxious to talk more about that great gathering, I must first speak of one verse. You will remember that when Peter and John went back to their people, they reported what had happened to them, jail and a stern warning not to speak of Jesus, Acts 4. Upon hearing this, the people spontaneously burst fo

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/271b75c4/courageous-living-miracles-and-the-greatest-adventure-acts-no15 " THESE are the times that try men's souls ," Thomas Paine wrote during the American Revolution some 249 years ago. 1 But how many times throughout history could those words have been uttered, including now--as we see pictures of precious little children swept away in Texas floodwaters, as we fight personal battles too big for us to manage or fix. " Th

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

podcast: https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2081f47e/4th-of-july-independence-and-dependence Independence Day is today. Started...