Jean Ann Williams | Author

“While he [lame man]clung to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astounded, ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s. And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: ‘Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we […]

“And all the people saw him [lame man] walking and praising God, and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him” (Acts 3:9, 10 ESV).  We are always filled with wonder and awe […]

But Peter said, ‘I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!’And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.  And leaping up, he stood and […]

“Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he [lame man] asked to receive alms. And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, ‘Look at us.’  And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them” (Acts 3:3-5 ESV).  Help us, Father, to pass on what You have […]

“Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple” (Acts 3:1, 2 ESV).  Father, please […]

“And they [followers of Jesus] were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added […]

Recently, I was inspired to bake a loaf of bread in my small wood stove. I thought it would be a bust because I’ve never baked in a wood stove before. Not so. The photos below show the baking and the results. I could have baked it 35 minutes. I baked the loaf 40 minutes, […]

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common” (Acts 2:42-44 ESV). This, Lord, is Your Church. Thank […]

“And with many other words he [Peter] bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, ‘Save yourselves from this crooked generation.’ So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls’” (Acts 2:40, 41 ESV).  When we read added, it means as Believers in Christ and His Church. This does not mean […]

“Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’  And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the […]