
Paul and Silas: Finding Joy in Prison When Chains Are Tight
Acts 16 shows Paul and Silas singing in a dark Roman cell. Their praise wasn't waiting for an earthquake; it was the power that shook it. See how to find joy in the wait.
July 16, 2026
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“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5
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Acts 16 shows Paul and Silas singing in a dark Roman cell. Their praise wasn't waiting for an earthquake; it was the power that shook it. See how to find joy in the wait.
July 16, 2026

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