As undeterred followers of Jesus, we unite with our Christian brothers and sisters around the world in praying for His Kingdom to flourish in the face of unthinkable persecution.

Undeterred followers of Jesus can be clear about their calling and convictions while also remaining compassionately connected to people.

We can learn from the lives of Jesus’ earliest followers, as they display four devotions that opened them up to the life of the Spirit--all grounded in the reality of living life in community with one another.

As promised, the followers of Jesus receive the gift of his Spirit, and it’s a gift that empowered them (and us) to turn the world upside down.

Jesus has accomplished the mission for which came! Before he returns to the Father, he gives his followers their final instructions, and promises the gift of his Spirit.

 In Jesus, we have received the best gift of all: the love for which our souls were created.

Too often, we mistake hope for crossing our fingers and wishing for the best. In Jesus, the gift of hope is a confident assurance upon which we can build our lives.

Far more than fleeting happiness, Jesus offers the gift of enduring joy.

In Jesus, we have received the gift of peace…and it’s a gift even better than we hoped it could be.

What could happen in our world if we follow the example of Jesus and love story, sharing God’s Big Story and every new one he writes?