Author Archives: LauraMac
Live Sent Day 5: Peter Before and Peter After
The before-the-Holy-Spirit Peter was consumed with fear, concerned about the implications of being identified with Jesus. The after-the-Holy-Spirit Peter stands with courage and boldness. He speaks the truth to those gathered on the day of Pentecost. Gone is the fear … Continue reading
Live Sent Day 4: Pray First!
“Then they returned to Jerusalem…They all joined together constantly in prayer…” Acts 1:12a, 14a After Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples followed His instructions to wait in Jerusalem for the gift of the Holy Spirit. What did they do first? … Continue reading
Live Sent Day 3: Our spiritual dynamite
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 The Greek word translated “power” … Continue reading
Live Sent Day 2: Is now the time?
“So when they met together, they asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’” Acts 1:6 In response to Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit, the disciples immediately want to know if … Continue reading
Live Sent Day 1: The Gift of the Holy Spirit
“On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in … Continue reading
Live Sent
If you are joining me for Wellspring this weekend, you are receiving a preview of the “Acts in August” challenge I’ll be issuing there. Even if you are not attending this women’s conference, I pray you will join us to … Continue reading
Unpacking Alaska
The suitcases are empty, but I continue to unpack the insights and teachings God gave during my one-week on mission in Alaska. Along with eight other women, I was blessed to serve with Alaska Missions during their annual Salmon Frenzy … Continue reading
Wellspring 2012: Live Sent
Two years ago, I was blessed to attend Wellspring for the very first time. It was there that I clearly heard God say, “You have prayed for missions, you have given to missions. It’s now time for you to GO … Continue reading
Barnabas: Son of Encouragement
“…Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.” Acts 4:36a-37 Barnabas is one of what I like to call “B” characters in the Bible. (His name … Continue reading
Acts 4:29 – Praying for Boldness, not Protection
Peter and John were hauled before the powerful Sanhedrin religious authority. They were threatened and then commanded to stop speaking of Jesus before being released. The power wielded by this religious body would lead many of us to pray for … Continue reading
