When faithful leaders move on, when seasons change, when the future feels uncertain, God's grace remains. The church has always belonged to God.   Read More

From Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and now toward Rome, God has been faithfully guiding people exactly as Jesus promised in Acts 1:8. The miles matter because they bear witness to God's faithfulness. Every harbor, every road, every gathering of believers reminds us that the mission of Christ advances one faithful step at a time.   Read More

Paul doesn't organize protests against the Temple of Artemis. He doesn't insult the city's traditions or stir up a mob of his own. He simply proclaims Jesus faithfully, and lives in a way that demonstrates the power of the gospel. Yet the city erupts in chaos.   Read More

At first glance, the dramatic encounter between the seven sons of Sceva seems to dominate the story. It is certainly memorable. But Luke's conclusion points us somewhere deeper. He doesn't summarize the chapter by celebrating miracles or exorcisms. Instead, he writes: "In this way the word of the Lord continued to grow in power and spread."   Read More

That seems to be how God's guidance often comes. We would like to know the entire plan before taking the next step. Instead, God usually gives enough light for today's obedience. Paul didn't know that Crispus, the synagogue leader, would believe. He didn't know how Gallio's legal ruling would protect the young church. He didn't know that friendships with Aquila and Priscilla would shape the mission for years to come. He only knew that Jesus told him to stay.   Read More

The people of Athens were deeply religious, but their devotion was scattered in every direction. They had constructed images, developed philosophies, and built shrines in an effort to understand the divine. They even had an altar dedicated “To an unknown God,” perhaps to make sure they had not overlooked someone. That altar gave Paul a place to begin.   Read More