Repent and Be Patient

Acts 2:22-41 In the Book of Acts, chapter 2, the Apostle Peter, chosen by Jesus to lead his sheep preaches to a crowd of devout Jews in Jerusalem. This is a unique crowd, made up of Jews who were complicit in the crucifixion of Jesus. Twice Peter confronts them with...

Sins of the Father, Sins of the Mother

John 9:1-12 In addiction treatment circles, counselors love to encourage clients with the emphatic phrase, “Break the cycle!” the meaning behind that comes from the implication that many times addicts become addicts because they are “genetically predisposed.” I am a...

The Godly Woman

1 Peter 3:1-2, 7 In the Apostle Peter’s first letter in the New Testament, he shares this insight into what Jesus expects from women who claim Him as their Lord and Savior. He writes… “…you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to...

When Men Fail to Be Men

Genesis 12:10-20 I’ve been blessed to lead the One Step Ministry for 13 years now and when it comes to the struggles of the men who I interact with through the ministry, we’re nothing if not consistent. My brothers usually fall into one of two categories – those who...

Rebels Without a Cause

Isaiah 30:1-18 “What sorrow awaits my rebellious children”, says the LORD. Truer words have probably never been spoken when you think about it. In the context of this prophecy recorded by the prophet Isaiah, the people of Judah have just made a terrible decision, a...