by Lynne Marie | Apr 23, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Acts 8: 26-40 shows one of the shortest versions of the OCIA on record. Philip explained the Scriptures to the court official. He believed, asked for baptism, received it, and “continued on his way rejoicing”—back to Ethiopia. There wasn’t even any follow-up. “The...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 22, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Acts 8: 1-8 shows us Philip, who was chosen for the administrative task of distributing food, “proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ” and baptizing. “Philip went down to… Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them.” (Verse 12....
by Lynne Marie | Apr 21, 2026 | Daily Reflections
In Acts 7:51 to 8:1, Stephen died with the same words on his lips, except he addressed them to Jesus: “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” These are the words of ultimate faith, hope, and love. To say them with our last breath is to die a Christian death. To say them with...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 20, 2026 | Daily Reflections
In John 6:22-29, Jesus is blunt about what should be the goal of our life: “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life.” He is equally blunt about where we find that food. It is “what the Son of Man will give you.” There...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 18, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Finding Joy in Christ Acts 2: 14-33 tells us that Jesus has “made known to us the path of life.” He did this, not only by his teachings, but above all by rising from the dead to show that he can give what he promises. Jesus is the Life: he “fills us with joy in his...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 18, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Acts 6: 1-7 shows us that, although all in the Church are equally Christ and equal members of his body, there are many different roles and functions in the Church, some of them incompatible with others. One role was that of the “Twelve,” who were those apostles who...
