Doug’s Coffee Break

A short daily devotional that is inspirational and uplifting. Once you grab your favorite brew of coffee, join Doug for a challenging insight in God’s Word in the time you can consume your favorite cup. Actually, it may be faster than you can put it away.

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Episodes

Tuesday Aug 19, 2025

Trained by Gamaliel and fiercely loyal to Jewish law, Paul was the last person you'd expect to follow Jesus. But a heavenly light and a voice on the road to Damascus shattered everything—and began a radical new mission.

Monday Aug 18, 2025

Paul speaks to the crowd not as a stranger but as one of their own—educated, zealous, and fluent in their language. He begins his defense by connecting with their passion for the law, revealing his past as a fierce persecutor of the early church.

Friday Aug 15, 2025

Standing above the mob that wanted him dead, Paul calmly speaks in Aramaic, connecting with his fellow Jews. He shares his past, his conversion, and the calling that led him to the very conflict now before them.

Thursday Aug 14, 2025

As Roman soldiers step in to quell the mob, Paul astonishes the commander with his fluency in Greek—shattering the assumption that he’s a dangerous Egyptian rebel. A case of mistaken identity unravels, revealing a deeper tension beneath the surface.

Wednesday Aug 13, 2025

When Paul is spotted in the Jerusalem temple, old enemies from Asia ignite a riot, accusing him of defiling the holy space. What follows is a whirlwind of religious fury, Roman intervention, and haunting echoes of the crowd's cry against Jesus himself.

Tuesday Aug 12, 2025

Paul arrives in Jerusalem and shares the incredible work God has done among the Gentiles. But rumors among Jewish believers threaten to spark division. Guided by James and the elders, Paul takes part in a public act of purification—showing that the gospel unites rather than divides.

Monday Aug 11, 2025

In Caesarea, Paul meets Philip the evangelist and hears a dramatic prophecy from Agabus: imprisonment awaits him in Jerusalem. Despite heartfelt pleas from his friends, Paul presses on—determined to fulfill his mission of unity between Jew and Gentile in Christ.

Friday Aug 08, 2025

Paul’s journey to Jerusalem takes him to Tyre, where believers, sensing the danger ahead, plead with him not to continue. After a week of fellowship and prayer, they kneel together on the shore for a heartfelt farewell—a reminder of the love and unity that mark the early church.

Thursday Aug 07, 2025

Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders is heartfelt and urgent. He warns of coming dangers, charges them to guard the flock, and leaves them with a legacy of selfless service and dependence on God’s grace. The tearful goodbye at Miletus captures the heart of a shepherd finishing his race.

Wednesday Aug 06, 2025

In Miletus, Paul delivers a powerful farewell to the Ephesian elders. He recalls years of faithful ministry, shares his Spirit-driven resolve to face danger in Jerusalem, and urges them to remain steadfast in the gospel of grace. It’s a moment of deep emotion, courage, and eternal perspective.

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