Jerry Stewart

Gift

I might be a little off on this interpretation but when I first read this I viewed it as talking about MY wife. How she is a gift of God. In the same way that sometimes we see a friends spiritual gift…

1 Corinthians 7:7 (NASB)

Authenticity

This verse reminds me of the saying, "Share the gospel everywhere you go and when necessary use words." Paul's authenticity showed through to all those who had been in contact with him. A GREAT reminder…

Philippians 4:9 (NASB)

Freedom

He has lived a devout life, and fully understood the forgiveness that he had for the acts he did persecuting the church. Didn't carry around the guilt from those prior acts at all. How great it is to…

Acts 23:1 (NASB)

Humorous to me

That they would worship and serve a goddess that could be robbed of her divinity

Acts 19:27 (NIVUK)

Conviction

It really hits home that when we are appearing to do great things and expecting to receive acknowledgment, if we aren't completely honest with our role or details of our involvement, it is an offense…

Acts 5:3 (NASB)

No more speaking in this name

It appears to me that there are two inferences in this statement. First, don't be healing anymore people. And second, no evangelizing.

Acts 4:17 (NASB)

Peace that surpasses understanding

So I'm in Acts 6 today and I really liked the last verse, how with all that was being hurled at Stephen, he remained at peace in the Lord. How many times at school, work, in our marriage do we find ourselves…

Acts 6:15 (NASB)

Fresh Baked Bread

I love my God and how loving He is. Who doesn't like fresh baked bread? I get revived just thinking about the smell, the freshness of it. GOD provided something so comforting to Elijah when he was feeling…

1 Kings 19:6 (NASB)

deliverance

I lost my job yesterday. I'm not going to go into all of the details but I can tell you that these verses are so encouraging for me. At times we can feel like we will be subjected to suffer under a violent…

2 Samuel 22:49 (NASB), 2 Samuel 22:50 (NASB), 2 Samuel 22:51 (NASB)

Luke 21:14-15

I've been passing through a severe trial at my office. A misunderstanding has caused me to be subject to dismissal. This time of accusation has deepened my faith and reliance on God. A testimony to others…