Acts 8:12 – But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised, both men and women. Philip, like Stephen, had been one of the chosen seven. Following Stephen’s death, the disciples fled Jerusalem as Saul was on a mission to… Continue reading The Right Place
Author: Carolyn Dawson
I am a writer of Bible devotions, a writer of songs and occasionally a writer of poems. I am also a Christian, so I suppose you could call me a Christian writer. My first book - aptly named 'The Narrow Path' will be published in September 2024. I live in Northern Ireland and when I get the opportunity, I love to travel.
Grace in Action
Acts 7:60 – And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” If ever there was a man who reflected Jesus, it was Stephen. Luke first introduces us to him in chapter 6 when the first catering committee was elected. Seven men of good… Continue reading Grace in Action
God’s House
Acts 7:47/48 – But it was Solomon who built a house for him. Yet the Most High does not dwell in houses made by hands. Across the world there is the misconception among some/many that God resides in the buildings that are built for the purpose of meeting with him. For those people, in order… Continue reading God’s House
God Above All
Acts 5:29 – But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” As the apostles continued with boldness, many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people (v12) and more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women (v14). The people recognised their own… Continue reading God Above All
Cornerstone
Acts 4:11/12 – This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Often when I’m studying scripture, I will look at different… Continue reading Cornerstone
Times Of Refreshing
Acts 3:19/20 – Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. Only good things happen when we turn from our sin: Turning brings forgiveness – “that every one may turn from his evil way, and that I may forgive… Continue reading Times Of Refreshing
God’s Provision
Acts 3:8 – And leaping up he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. This is such a joyous verse (and it makes you want to sing the little chorus too). Peter and John were going to the temple for afternoon prayers and as they… Continue reading God’s Provision
True Devotion
Acts 2:42 – And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Devotion – Strong attachment or affection, marked by profound dedicated loyalty. This passage in Acts chapter 2, from verse 42 through to 47 is a tremendous insight into a true fellowship of believers.… Continue reading True Devotion
The Promised Gift
Acts 2:2 – And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. The disciples had waited for the promise of the Father as the Lord had instructed and were all together in one place when the day of Pentecost arrived. We… Continue reading The Promised Gift
Commissioned To Go
Matthew 28:19,20 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” This was it. The… Continue reading Commissioned To Go
