We see big changes as we read the earliest church history in these chapters from Acts. They may give us a pattern for change in our world today.

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.

Withstanding evil, demonstrating love, depending on Jesus, remembering Satan’s mission. This week’s posts can help us with each of these. Which one means the most to you?

I can’t relate to the “flaming darts” Scripture tells me to avoid. But cicadas I know. (Or at least I will very soon.)

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.

This week’s posts encourage us to take the truth to a world not so sure about it. Which of these would you like to share with someone you know?

Two nationally distributed op-ed pieces speak of religion and faith, each from a completely different worldview. Together they lead me to a question about myself.

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.

Most readers think about these posts alone. But this might be a good week for you to choose one and talk about it with someone close to you. The quotes below will get you started.

We tend to look at forgiveness as a Big Deal. But making it a daily practice frees us for a better way to live.

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.