Ultimately each of these two men had the same decision before them. And it’s a decision for every believer today as well.

The first chapters of Acts are inspiring, that’s for sure. But they also give us a picture of what being “new Testament Christians” may look like for some today.

Governments and governors have tried to stop it. Strategists in every corner have tried to improve on it. But the power of the gospel will never be quenched.

Joshua experienced victory from God again and again. And God will help us fight our battles, too.

I was bewildered and lost until the man spoke to me in my language. I’m guessing that’s similar to what many felt when Peter preached his sermon.

The evidence for our faith may be simpler—and more challenging—than we realize.

Sooner or later you realize that the responsibility you have been given is, in fact, bigger than you can accomplish. In cases like that, remember Joshua.

You must choose between them. You must discern whose promises are true. You must live with the consequences. And the choice is before you today.

They were baffled by the ascension of Jesus, and I am curious about the first steps they took to continue the mission of Jesus.

John wrote his Gospel to share all the remarkable signs of Jesus’ power he had experienced as a young man. Now our challenge is to share what we have seen Jesus do.

Maybe “the disciple Jesus loved” has set an example of mature humility that will help us today.

There are moments in life where we simply need to hear from someone who has been there before us and survived.

God’s commands summed up in 1) loving God and 2) loving others is something we can do. And I am absolutely confident it is easier than the growing complexity of the alternatives.

God didn’t go halfway in his love for us. Now, just a few after Easter, we have the chance to decide how to go the whole way with him.

It’s not the word I wanted to describe my life, but I’m afraid it fits all too well. Thankfully, Psalm 37 offers the remedy for fretting.

Look and listen to God, and start equipping the Number. Twos on your org chart.

Moses was a hesitant, and then a legendary, leader. But eventually the time came for him to choose a successor. That time will come for every leader.

Powerful politics were involved in the last days of Jesus, just as they are today. Players on both sides of the political aisle embrace enough Jesus to play the citizenry. And Christians can’t seem to keep from being used. Power loves power and will sacrifice anything and anyone to gain or keep control.

What Jesus said was as remarkable as it is convicting. As he approached his death, he showed us how to live.

Some of these women made the exodus story possible. Others set the stage for fairness to generations of women to follow.