Sometimes the Bible disappoints us. Paul didn't free the slave-girl from slavery, but in an act of wisdom, the church has since moved beyond the cultural boundary of Paul's day and condemned slavery. It takes wisdom to apply scripture.

Peter does not “bring” the divine to the Cornelius. In fact, he would NEVER have thought to do so. He thought Cornelius was unreachable, unworthy, unclean. But when Peter arrives at Cornelius home he discovers that Christ was already there. Topics: As Kingfishers Catch Fire, God's Presence, Evangelism,

Like so many of us, Tabitha lived a simple life. Yet, she recognized that she had one unique life to live and give. In the upper room, the widows held up Tabitha’s knitting and sewing, as evidence of her life lived in service to God and community.

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