A #firstworldproblem in the Rice household prompts Ali to ask why we don't think to pray sooner when troubles come!

Not listening to the voice of God led to a shipwreck for Paul and his companions. He still speaks, if only we will listen, and Frances Shoesmith urges us to do exactly that as we continue through lockdown.

Paul, in a witty moment, says to King Agrippa: "Paul says “I pray to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today will become just as I am-apart, of course from these chains” " Sam Nicholson asks who *we* want to be like us?

When it comes to sharing the gospel, Ali Rice is clear: follow Paul's example, not Festus', and don't put the conversation off.

Christiane Cook wants to emphasise that more important for Paul - and for us - than being a citizen of Rome (or anywhere else), we are citizens of heaven.

There are times - and this may be one of them - when it is hard to discern God's purposes, and our vocation seems unclear. Sue Fulford take's heart from Paul's example of faithfulness at just such a time.

Acts 22 presents David Brooke with a puzzle - where is the heart of the passage? He concludes that it's the warning "they will not accept your testimony", which is the very reason we must not give up testifying!

Rachel Sheehan loves talking about Jesus, but she knows it is harder for most of us. Paul is our example, she reckons.

Sometimes it is hard to make any decision at all - even the most basic. Paul faced some pretty tough decisions, and found himself going against the advice of well meaning and prayerful friends. Sam Nicholson reflects on how his example can help us.

As Paul prepares to set off for Jerusalem from Ephesus, it is a heart-wrenching farewell, but a necessary journey! Neil Cook reflects on the path of obedience in a time of danger.