It’s About Life: Joyful Perseverance (James 1:1-4)
James 1:1-4 provides a radical answer to the reality of trials in life: to joyfully persevere
But Elymas The Sorcerer Opposed Them (Acts 13:4-12)
Acts 13:4-12 gives us the power encounter between Paul, Sergius Paulus, Elymas, and the Holy Spirit. May you be inspired to become filled with the Spirit!
But The Word Of God Continued To Spread (Acts 12:19-13:3)
Acts 12 and 13 show us that God is still on the throne and our mission is still the same. That mission? To spread the word of God.
The God of The Breakout (Acts 12:1-19)
In Acts 12:1-19, we read about the "God of the breakout". He's still the God of the breakout today, delivering us and rescuing us from bondage.
All In: The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-33)
Many Christians have opted for a halfway, lukewarm Christianity that is actually no option at all. What is the real cost of discipleship, according to Jesus?
The Words of the Wise (Ecclesiastes 12:9-14)
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 gives us an account of what wisdom is and how to get it, which is something we desperately need in an increasingly un-wise world!
Be A Hedonist; Enjoy Life (Ecclesiastes 9:1-12)
Ecclesiastes 9:1-12 tells us to enjoy life, especially given the inevitability and unpredictability of death. Is a case to be made for hedonism here?
A Time For Everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15)
Ecclesiastes 3 tells us that there is a time for everything. What does that mean for us, practically?
Everything is Meaningless (Ecclesiastes 2)
Ecclesiastes 2 surveys life and finds that much of it is ultimately meaningless. Is there hope for life "under the sun"?
Order In The Church (1 Corinthians 14:26-33)
In 1 Corinthians 14:26-33, Paul gives practical instructions about the exercise of certain gifts. Is it worth it to make space for these gifts?