Doug’s Coffee Break
Doug’s Coffee Break
Doug Johnson
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.
Doug's Coffee Break Episode 622 - Matthew 24:6-8 - Wars and Rumors of Wars: Finding Biblical Hope Amid Global Unrest
As global instability, conflict, and natural disasters intensify, many wonder if we are witnessing the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. In this 10-minute “Coffee Break," we explore Jesus’ words in Matthew 24:6–8 about wars and rumors of wars and how believers can respond with faith instead of fear. Discover how Scripture offers peace, perspective, and purpose in a world that feels increasingly uncertain.
Oct 9, 2025
10 min
Doug's Coffee Break Episode 621 - Acts 28:21-30 - Paul in Rome: Final Gospel Message and the Turn to the Gentiles
In Acts 28, Paul’s final chapter takes him to Rome, where Jewish leaders respond cautiously to his message. As Paul preaches the kingdom of God from morning till evening, some begin to listen—but many reject it, echoing Isaiah’s prophecy about hardened hearts. With boldness and clarity, Paul turns to the Gentiles. Though imprisoned, his preaching continues "without hindrance," closing Acts with the gospel on the move.
Oct 7, 2025
5 min
Doug's Coffee Break Episode 620 - Acts 28:17-20 - Paul’s Final Message in Rome: The Hope of Israel and the Gospel to the Gentiles
The book of Acts ends with Paul boldly proclaiming the gospel from house arrest in Rome. As Jewish leaders wrestle with his message, Paul declares that salvation has now gone to the Gentiles. The gospel’s final move in Acts: from rejection to global invitation.
Oct 6, 2025
3 min
Doug's Coffee Break Episode 619 - Acts 28:11-16 - Paul’s Journey to Rome: From Malta to Puteoli and a Hero’s Welcome
Paul’s journey to Rome resumes after wintering on Malta, boarding a ship marked by pagan superstition. Yet along the way—from Sicily to Italy—he finds Christian communities already flourishing. Greeted like a dignitary, Paul enters Rome encouraged, welcomed, and given surprising freedom.
Oct 3, 2025
4 min
Doug's Coffee Break Episode 618 - Acts 28:7-10 - Paul Heals on Malta: Miracles, Hospitality, and Honor After the Shipwreck
After surviving shipwreck and snakebite, Paul is hosted by Publius on Malta, where he heals the official’s ailing father. This act sparks a wave of healing across the island, earning Paul and his crew honor and provision from the grateful islanders.
Oct 2, 2025
3 min
Doug's Coffee Break Episode 617 - Acts 28:1-6 - Paul on Malta: Snakebite, Superstition, and Divine Protection
Shipwrecked on Malta, Paul experiences both pagan suspicion and divine protection. As islanders swing from judgment to worship, we see how God's power challenges superstition—and how hospitality can come from the most unexpected places.
Oct 1, 2025
3 min
Dooug's Coffee Break Episode 616 - Acts 27:39-44 - Shipwreck and Survival: Paul's Escape and God's Providence in Acts 27
Shipwrecked but not abandoned. As Paul's ship runs aground on a hidden sandbar, we witness Roman protocol, military discipline, and divine sovereignty collide. A powerful moment where trust, leadership, and God's promises converge on the shores of an unknown island.
Sep 30, 2025
4 min
Doug's Coffee Break Episode 615 - Acts 27:33-38 - Paul Breaks Bread: Courage, Faith, and Survival with 276 at Sea
After two weeks without food, Paul encouraged 276 shipmates to eat, giving thanks to God publicly before breaking bread. His act restored both courage and strength, turning despair into hope. This episode captures Paul’s bold witness and the very human struggle of survival on a storm-tossed sea.
Sep 29, 2025
4 min
Doug's Coffee Break Episode 614 - Acts 27:27-32 - Approaching Land: Paul, the Storm, and Trusting God in the Adriatic Sea
As land neared after two weeks at sea, first-century sailors used ancient depth-sounding techniques to confirm their approach. Amidst a tense moment of attempted desertion, Paul stepped in once more—this time urging full dependence on God. A powerful episode of trust, unity, and divine deliverance on the edge of survival.
Sep 26, 2025
5 min
Doug's Coffee Break Episode 613 - Acts 27:18-26 - Paul’s Courage in the Storm: Faith and Survival at Sea
As the storm worsened, the crew began tossing cargo and tackle overboard in a desperate bid to survive. Amid fear and despair, Paul stood firm, sharing a divine promise of hope. This episode highlights Paul’s courage and faith as he urges 275 shipmates to keep up their spirits—anchoring them not in weather forecasts, but in the word of God.
Sep 25, 2025
3 min
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