Worship The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” – Acts 16:29-31 What a random question for a jailer to ask two prisoners.…
Letter Writing and Paul’s Final Days
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. — Romans 8:28 Does anyone write letters anymore? I’m not talking about business memos or quick notes on Post-its, but personal, handwritten letters to someone you care about. In this…
Books You’ll Love for Easter: Our Top Easter Books
Our Top Easter Books this Season Easter is only a few short weeks away. Are you ready to live in awe of Christ’s resurrection? Have you fully embraced Him this Lenten season? We’ve pulled together our favorite Easter books to help you prepare to celebrate the greatest miracle of all time. Let us know what…
Easter Bible Studies: Our Top 3 Studies for Easter
Our Top 3 Easter Bible Studies Jesus’ resurrection is the most epic miracle since the beginning of time. Are you in need of some fresh awe? If you’re feeling a lack of passion for Passion Week, here are three Easter Bible Studies that you can watch on Study Gateway. They are phenomenal studies for getting zeroed…
Believe: Identity and Joy
Identity in Christ If we are children, then we are heirs — heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory. — Romans 8:17 The Waltons… The Du Ponts… These are some of the wealthiest families in the world, and…
Water Into Wine
Water Into Wine Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” Then he told them, “Now draw some out.” The master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He called the bridegroom aside and said, “You have saved the best till now.” — John 2:7-10 It’s a simple…
Sacrificial Love
What does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul? — Deuteronomy 10:12 Spoiler alert! If you haven’t read O. Henry’s short story “The Gift…
The Hope of Jesus
Hope If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead. — 1 Corinthians 15:19–20 A story is told of a New York police officer who saw a man standing on a bridge apparently contemplating suicide. The…
Finding Joy: Laughter in Her Old Age
Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore him. Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.” — Genesis 21:3, Genesis 21:6 Think about laughter you’ve heard in the past few days. Maybe unbridled laughter of joy, or a bitter laughter of heartache. Maybe…
God Has Heard My Prayer
Let My Words Be Few God is in Heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. — Ecclesiastes 5:2 Ever get so carried away talking to God that you realize you didn’t spend any time listening to Him? Yes, your heavenly Father wants to hear from you. He desires you to…