Life rarely goes according to our plans. We map out our future, set our goals, and expect smooth sailing—until the storm hits. One moment, we’re on course; the next, we’re battered by crises beyond our control. The Apostle Paul knew this well. His journey to Rome was filled with false accusations, imprisonment, shipwreck, and even a serpent bite. Yet, through it all, he was exactly where God wanted him to be.

It's been said, that God answers prayer in three ways: "Yes," "No," and “You’ve got to be kidding me.” Sometimes, His “No” is not a rejection but a redirection. Instead of Asia, Paul was called through a vision to Macedonia—a place that had never heard the gospel. The first convert in Europe would not be a king or a governor but a businesswoman seeking truth.

The Holy Spirit has come to unite us to Jesus and transform us to be like Jesus so that we might do the deeds of Jesus.

The past few days have been difficult, and once again, Americans find themselves profoundly and understandably divided and distressed over what we've witnessed. How should we respond with wisdom and hope?

From the beginning, Christianity spread through ordinary people who carried an extraordinary message.

One cannot separate one's actions towards those broken by want and violence from one's faith any more than one can separate the heart from the body and expect to live. It is impossible.

We are growing in grace when the logs in our eyes loom larger in our concern than the specks in the eyes of others.

What is courage? It’s the capacity to speak up, stand up, and never give up in the face of insurmountable obstacles and fear.

Scripture teaches us, “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:9-10). The Christian’s responsibility and priority to care supremely for the “family of faith” does not exclude him from the care he has for others. This can only be done as God gives us resources, but even when we first care for the needs of our family and the family of God, we are not to then look upon our responsibilities as fulfilled but as begun.  

The book of Acts tells the story of a praying, Spirit-clothed people who, despite opposition, fearlessly carried forward the message of Jesus.

In Late-Modern Western society, where faith is often challenged by secularism, materialism, ethno-nationalism, and moral relativism, these virtues serve as an essential framework for living out the Christian faith. Let’s explore their biblical foundations, theological significance, historical development, and their relevance for a fruitful Christian life in the current culture.

The Spirit-filled community described in Acts 2:42-47 provides a model for the Church today. These early believers devoted themselves to four key practices: the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. They lived with radical generosity, sharing their possessions so that no one was in need. Their worship was marked by joy and sincerity, and their community life was so compelling that it attracted others to the faith.

Some mock, some wonder. When the Spirit is at work, we can expect the same response. Some people will mock what God does, and others will be captured by the wonder of what God is doing and seek him.

At the heart of this tradition is the conviction that power must serve the common good and uphold justice, especially for the marginalized and oppressed. When rulers abuse their authority, it sometimes falls to the Church’s Ministers to remind them of their higher responsibility to God and humanity. Bishops and clergy, as spiritual leaders, have often acted as the conscience of a community, standing firm even when it costs them their positions, freedom, or lives.

We began a new series this week on the Book of Acts, written by Luke. This is not a verse-by-verse study but rather a look at some key episodes in the text that draw our hearts deeper into Christ, dependency on the Spirit, and engagement in everyday, every-place evangelism by every Christian. Here are some study notes on Acts 1:1-14 that we opened up on Sunday.

Praying for those in authority is a sacred duty that reflects our trust in God’s sovereignty, our desire for peace and justice, and our commitment to the advancement of the gospel. It is not a passive act but a powerful means of participating in God’s redemptive work in the world.

Given the recent resurgence in Christian apologetics, I thought some readers might be interested in the primary Christian themes in Dostoyevsky's works and examine their relevance to contemporary Christians as we seek to keep faith and bear witness.

Acts is much more than a historical record; it’s the dynamic story of how God works through ordinary people in extraordinary ways to fulfill His mission of spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth. It is God’s word, sent to his Church for all time to strengthen every believer in witness and guide Christ’s Church in her mission.

Christmas may be past but the story has just begun. Glory is on the horizon.