Listening and Doing
It’s funny how our culture and James are the same. Lots of talking. Not much listening. James’ call is simple. Shut up. Listen. Do what the word says and stop…
Read MoreWho Was James + What Was His Calling? // Brian Ebel
James did not always believe that his brother Jesus was the Messiah. But after encountering the risen Christ, this skeptic became a devoted disciple, a leader in the early church,…
Read MoreThe Real Thing // Matt Penny
It is possible to look like we have faith without ever experiencing its transforming power. In Acts 19, the sons of Sceva attempt to use the name of Jesus without…
Read MoreLaunching the Next Gen // Matt Penny
None of us arrived at our faith alone. We stand on the shoulders of people who showed us what it means to know and follow Jesus. In Acts 16, Paul…
Read MoreLeading with Excellence // Brian Ebel
In Acts 4, the early church was united in heart and soul. Its members held nothing back, cared for one another sacrificially, and bore witness to the resurrection of Jesus…
Read MoreLiving on Mission // Brian Ebel
In Acts 4, Peter and John stand before the most powerful religious leaders in Jerusalem. Though they are ordinary, uneducated fishermen, their courage astonishes everyone because it is clear that…
Read MoreLearning Formationally // Matt Penny
It is possible to witness God at work and still remain unchanged. In Acts 3, a crowd gathers in amazement after a man is healed, but Peter points them beyond…
Read MoreLoving Well // Brian Ebel
What we value shapes how we live, and how we live determines the legacy we leave. In Acts 2, the early church was known not for its buildings, programs, or…
Read MoreA Powerful Prayer for a Perilous Predicament // Brian Ebel
Drawing from King Jehoshaphat’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 20, Dr. Ebel reminds us that courage does not mean being unafraid—it means turning to God in the midst of fear. When…
Read MoreAn Encounter with God // Randy Coy
We can expect to meet God in our everyday experiences.
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