When Having Three Priorities Means Having None: Lessons from the Early Church on Spiritual Focus

What if the secret to spiritual fruitfulness isn’t doing more, but doing less with greater focus?

In Acts 1:12-26, we find the early church in a moment of waiting. Jesus has ascended to heaven, leaving His followers with a clear command: wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit, then be My witnesses to the ends of the earth. What they do next offers a masterclass in spiritual prioritization that challenges our modern tendency to pile our plates high with endless activities.

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Witnesses: Why the Church’s Mission from Acts Still Matters Today

The book of Acts isn’t just ancient history—it’s the blueprint for a movement that reached across 2,000 years to bring the Gospel to us today.

Have you ever wondered why Christianity survived when so many other movements from the first century disappeared into the dust of history? The answer lies in a remarkable 40-day period between Jesus’s resurrection and His ascension to heaven—and the instructions He gave that would change the world forever.

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Finding Glory Through Humiliation

A reflection on John 19:1-15

Have you ever noticed how jarring it can be to sing songs of praise about Christ’s glory, then immediately turn to passages depicting His suffering? This past Sunday, we experienced exactly that contrast as we moved from exalted worship into John 19—one of Scripture’s most difficult passages.
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Witnessing Transformation in Guatemala

A firsthand account of how the gospel is transforming lives in Tactic, Guatemala

Picture someone living under a curse—stripped of hope, dignity, and joy. Now imagine that curse being lifted, replaced by freedom, peace, and abundant life. This transformation isn’t just a theological concept; it’s happening right now in Guatemala. Continue reading →