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Today's devotion picks up in Acts right after Saul, a man who had a dangerous reputation of persecuting Christians, becomes an example of a changed life. Saul gives his life to Christ and is immediately changed. He's filled with the Holy Spirit and begins telling others about Jesus. (Acts 9:17-31)

Have you ever wondered if there truly is a God?  Most of us have never doubted that. If you have, all you need to do is look at nature and see how it all works so perfectly together. We could choose to look at any part of nature and how it works, from Sea Turtles traveling up to 4,000 miles to the location of their birth to lay their own eggs or to Honey Bees and how they work together to produce honey by traveling up to 6 miles away from their hive.

Our Liberty Pizza Ranch has partnered with a local organization, Hillcrest Hope, to celebrate the families who graduate from their program. A few months ago the restaurant provided dinner for the graduation party where the participants had an opportunity to share about and celebrate their growth and successes.

Psalm 92:12 "The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree." Have you ever seen a palm tree in a storm?  They are made to bend and not break under such strong winds.

"Do you see a man diligent in business? He shall stand before kings." Proverbs 22:29

As we reflect on the festivities of Independence day, consider the words of America, the Beautiful and these Psalms:

Recently I attended a conference and the speaker referenced the new Casting Crowns song and how some of the lyrics really made him think. I listened to this song and here are the words that encouraged me!

As part of the Pizza Ranch National Conference last week, we had the opportunity to serve one of our Ministry Partners, Wildwood Hills Ranch…

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your my ways my ways, declares the Lord." Isaiah 55:8-9

In the devotional "Perfect Trust" the author states: "If you are honest, like any follower of Jesus Christ, there are times when you find yourself questioning whether you can truly trust God, consider this truth:

During Worship at our Pizza Ranch National Conference this week we reviewed the first couple chapters from the Book of Acts. At the beginning of the book we start hearing about this great gift that Jesus said was coming. This gift would live in us and flow out of us. All those who claim Jesus as Lord and Savior would receive this gift. The gift is the Holy Spirit.

God speaks to us in so many ways. Sometimes loud and clear, other times with a still, small voice. 1 Kings 19:11-13 was on my mind recently and I'm encouraged in the reminder that God is there in the small, little ways, not just the big, loud ones. Are you taking the time to listen for the whispers from God in your own life?