Posts with the tag “book-of-acts”

The most practical moment for me on Sunday was being asked to name one person who needs Jesus. This reflection is about moving from general concern to specific prayer....  Read More

Bitterness can feel justified when the hurt was real. But this week’s sermon reminded me that Jesus does not want me to carry resentment like it is protecting me. ...  Read More

I like the idea of costly obedience until it interrupts my actual week. Acts 21 reminded me that following Jesus often becomes real in the ordinary places where I have to give something up. ...  Read More

Paul said he did not shrink back from declaring what was profitable. That challenged me because I know how often I stay quiet when truth would be loving. ...  Read More

It is easy for me to look for big purpose while missing the people God has already placed nearby. Acts 20 reminded me that faithfulness often looks like encouraging someone right in front of me. ...  Read More

I thought if work and finances finally got easier, I would feel settled. But Acts 19 helped me see that even good gifts cannot carry the weight of my worship....  Read More

I love saying yes to big, exciting ideas, but I’m not always great at living them out once the emotion wears off. This sermon from Acts 19 forced me to ask whether my yes to Jesus is rooted in real re...  Read More

A reflection for working moms who know there's something in their life that needs to go, but the cost of letting it go feels too high. Acts 19 and a $17 million bonfire have something to say about tha...  Read More

A reflection for busy parents who plan their family's life confidently and occasionally ask God to bless it afterward. Acts 19 and Paul's "if God wills" has something to say about that....  Read More

A reflection for anyone who has been clinging to comfort in their faith life and wondering why things feel stale. Devin's third challenge from Acts 18 - and what prayerfully embracing change actually ...  Read More

For anyone in ministry - or just trying to show up faithfully - who is tired and wondering if it's enough. A real reflection from Acts 18. ...  Read More

A reflection for someone who senses there's something more but hasn't been able to name it. The Athenians had an altar to an unknown God. Paul had an introduction to make....  Read More

A reflection for followers of Jesus who genuinely believe the gospel but have quietly stopped sharing it. Acts 17 is an uncomfortable reminder that Paul never stopped - even when it cost him....  Read More

Have you ever come to the end of yourself, wondering if there’s any hope left? In Acts 16, a desperate jailer asks, “What must I do to be saved?” and receives a life-changing answer: “Believe in the L...  Read More

This powerful reflection draws from Acts 16:25–40 to explore how God meets us in our darkest, most confining seasons, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Through a personal story of fear, uncer...  Read More

Loving others like Jesus isn’t always easy... sometimes, it hurts. In this honest reflection, we’re reminded that faithfulness doesn’t mean comfort, but it does mean we’re never alone. Inspired by Act...  Read More

When a stable season suddenly ends, it can feel like everything is falling apart. But sometimes, God’s “no” is really a redirection toward something better. This reflection on Acts 16 is a reminder th...  Read More

You don’t have to be flashy to be faithful. This week’s blog is a thank-you note to the behind-the-scenes Barnabases at Hope… the ones who show up early, serve quietly, and pour their lives into peopl...  Read More

A personal reflection on Acts 15 and the reminder that encouragement is not optional in the Christian life… it’s essential. You don’t have to be loud, visible, or on stage to make an impact. Sometimes...  Read More

Ever felt like you don’t belong in church? You’re not alone... and you’re not disqualified. This reflection on Acts 15 is a reminder that grace isn’t earned. It’s given. And it’s for you....  Read More

Obeying God doesn’t always lead to comfort. Sometimes it leads to awkward silence, misunderstanding, or resistance. This reflection points to the encouragement and perspective we need when obedience f...  Read More

Struggling to share your faith with family or friends? This post reflects on Acts 14 and the boldness of Paul and Barnabas to encourage you to keep speaking Jesus into hard places. ...  Read More