It's so natural for us to expect our life journey with the Lord to be "according to plan" and "on schedule".  So, why is our path almost always off the map and agonizingly slow?  Paul's shipwreck will give us one great answer!

"The two hardest things to say in life are "hello" for the first time, and "goodbye" for the last."  Moira Rodgers.  In Acts 20, Paul's "goodbye" to the elders of Ephesus still speaks with power to us today.

Through the thick and thin of life's trials, what should our focus be?  What do our actions say?  Let's find out with Paul what our purpose and our value is.  Let's finish the race before us and finish strong.

Misery loves company, and today we see 24,000 miserable people trying to convince themselves that life without the true God is OK. What does God offer miserable people?

We could really use some "good courage" right now, right? Two attention-grabbing phrases will catch your attention and your heart today. Good courage is coming your way! 

Paul's missionary travels are epic, but riddled with defeats and set-backs.  A tender moment between Paul and the Lord speaks powerfully to us today.

Ever feel like you are surrounded by people who don't know anything about God or the Bible? You might even be the only one in the room who has a clue. Paul lived it, and stood up to preach it. Be thankful you have heard the Gospel! 

Acts 17:16:34

God's word says "Do not be afraid" over 300 times.  What do you suppose ungodly forces spend an awful lot of their time trying to get you and I to do?  Paul ran up against exactly these kinds of schemes 2,000 years ago.  The word shows the way!

Even a mad crowd and a beating can't sidetrack Paul from proclaiming and sharing the Lord.  Once again, the word of God speaks directly into our modern experience with truth!

Graduates who are entering the workplace may think they are done with tests forever, but the Lord has a word of advice today, that we can all take to heart.  His tests have great purpose!