Going Against the Grain

Peter was an established leader in this new movement. He had walked with Jesus. He preached a sermon and 3000 people were converted to Christ. He was the first to introduce the Gospel to the Gentiles. Peter carried so much power and authority that his shadow healed as he walked the streets. Peter was the Man! I wonder how awkward it was for Paul, a former persecutor of the church,...

I Choose Joy!

What exactly is joy?  What does it look like? When most of us think of a joyful person, we think of someone with a Pollyanna attitude who no matter what the circumstance seems to always be smiling and in a good mood.  Yes, the kind of person most of us want to punch in the face and yell, “Get a clue! My life is difficult.” The word for joy in...