Posts with the tag “paul”

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 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

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

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

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