by Steve Thomason | Apr 18, 2026 | Bible
This is a reading of Acts 9:1-19 from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) using the images from A Cartoonist’s Guide to Acts.
Feel free to use it in your worship service or classroom.
Saul was headed to Damascus to arrest the followers of Jesus. He encounters the risen Christ and is forever changed. Saul does not experience true healing until he receives the touch of Ananias along with his forgiveness and acceptance. Saul, who would later be called Paul, understood the grace of Jesus Christ in a palpable way.
by Steve Thomason | Feb 10, 2017 | Devos
Have you ever had your hopes deflated by unrealized expectations? You think one thing is going to happen, and then you get blindsided by something that sends you into a tail spin. How do you respond? How do you feel and think about God in that moment? How do you move...
by Steve Thomason | Jun 26, 2016 | Spiritual Formation
What is conversion? Is it a one-time experience, or is it a continual process that lasts, hopefully, a lifetime? Richard Rohr is a writer that has challenged my thinking and relationship with God for over a decade. His recent newsletter raised the issue of conversion....
by Steve Thomason | Aug 12, 2013 | Books - Religious Education, Spiritual Formation
Conn, Walter E. Christian Conversion: A Developmental Interpretation of Autonomy and Surrender. New York: Paulist Press, 1986. The Author Walter E. Conn is Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University. He is also the editor of Horizons,...
by Steve Thomason | Apr 22, 2026 | Bible
In this video I will guide you through the stories of Acts 9-16 using my visual, interactive map of Acts.