Real Netta, Pieces of my Heart

Do we have the courage to approach someone, even if they’ve made it clear that we’re not invited?

An incredibly selfish man was all set to kill, totally destroy. Our selfishness can do the same. Esther could’ve stepped away from the opportunity to rescue others, but she takes her fear to God through prayer & fasting.

A young lady’s plans and goals were destroyed in one quick moment. Her story gives us practical responses for the times when our own life is not what we’d written in our planners.

This last episode from Isaiah 53:5 looks at how the horrible things Jesus endured gives us healing... beyond just our bodies. Lies & hurts can be replaced with fresh truth.

Our mental, emotional & spiritual hardships are real. Jesus recognizes them, was punished for them, and offers us hope & a future.

Our broken world can easily leave us crushed and feeling like we’re special to no one. But Jesus!

Exploring Isaiah 53:5 this week leading up to Easter. “He [Jesus] was pierced for my rebellion.”

Blessings can come and go from surprising places in this final chapter of the Book of Acts (28)

When you hear the phrase, “the storm raged on for many days,” what comes to mind? Paul knew who he belonged to & took courage. Can you say that, too? (Acts 27)

Being the same person in every setting while still being able to relate to those around us requires us to be REAL. (Acts 25 & 26)

Two words that just upset me, and I’m sick of hearing them... “ Uncertain Times.” But are these times really that different than any others? (Acts 24)

Paul’s brave nephew did three things that made a giant difference in Paul’s life. When we do them they’ll be like a warm, comforting scarf to others around us, too. (Acts 23)

Three quick thoughts from Paul’s situation in Jerusalem. (Acts 21 & 22)

My paper planner can only be helpful when it reflects the “work assigned to me.” What is that exactly? (Acts 20)

When we give our lives to Jesus He keeps on giving to us. Six of His many gifts are seen in action in this chapter. (Acts 19)

Quick examples of how to read The Bible, find meaning that applies to you right now, and then talk to God about it all. (Acts 18)

We don’t have to wait for people, government or culture to give us opportunities to make a difference in our world. ( Acts 16 & 17)

What we focus on in our darkest moments can determine how we experience the presence & power of Jesus... and how other people see Him. (Acts 16)

We’re given spiritual gifts that encourage people who then gift that encouragement to someone else. (Acts 15)

Very few People who love Jesus actually do this particular thing regularly ... do you? Will you? (Acts 13)

How our personalities, insecurities and desires can eat away at us or bring us face to face with Jesus. (Acts 12)

We know we’re supposed to be grateful for God’s blessings in our lives... but maybe gratefulness is just a little bit more!

The early Christians did not do things alone, but always gave other people a chance to experience what God was doing, too. Here’s a few practical ways to do that. (Acts 10)

Not too much is known about Tabitha. Although her other name was Dorcas, but she was no dork. 😉 (Acts 9)

We’ve all been finding ourselves in unexpected situations, living in mode that cannot continue long term. Take a quick pointer from Philip from Acts 8.