The Holy Spirit never ceases to amaze me.  He is constantly at work in the world and He provides the guidance necessary to faithfully follow Christ.  I love what Luke says about the Spirit’s leadership in Acts 16:6-10.

Jesus told His followers to pray and in Act 13 we see why. The power of God shows up when we pray. That is enough to motivate me to make prayer a consistent discipline in my life.

I love what Peter says in Acts 11:17, “Who was I to think that I could oppose God?”  I remember when I used to live my life as one who opposed God even though I believed in Christ.

Once again we see God simultaneously moving in two different people to change them both.  Cornelius and Peter were both prepared by God.  Cornelius was prepared to receive Christ while Peter was prepared to deliver Christ.

In Acts 9 Luke tells us that Ananias is a key player in Saul’s conversion.   Can you imagine the courage required for Ananias to go visit this guy who was breathing out murderous threats against anyone who claimed to follow Christ.  There is no doubt that he was nervous about the visit.

For those of you who didn’t catch this last week we are reading and discussing Acts this month.  This morning as I read chapter 8 I prayed that I would live like Philip.  He was so in tune with the Holy Spirit that he was receiving step by step guidance. 

I hate gossip!  It is so far from the character of God and it breaks my heart to see His people participate in it.  James says it sets the whole course of a persons life on fire and the fire originates in hell.

Regardless of what I think I am a worshiper.  What is worship?  I like what Louie Giglio says, “It’s that thing we do.”  Everyone is a worshiper—worship is simply about value.

I attended the Holbrook Family Reunion this past weekend and enjoyed a great time with aunts, uncles, and lots of cousins.  Joel my oldest didn’t want to leave when it was time to go.  Joel’s crying brought back memories of my childhood.

The United States of America is the greatest country in history.  To live here is to have the opportunity to experience life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.