The astonishing boldness of the apostles was centered on the identity and significance of the risen Christ.

Explosive impact requires power. Patient waiting and prayer precede power.

God’s desire is that we “bear much fruit” by who we become and how we live.

Pruning is a painful but necessary part of our spiritual growth.

God doesn’t just want us to live for him, but to abide with Him.

There is no more formative factor in our lives than our friendships.

God wants us to flourish; But we tend to pursue other paths on our quest for fulfillment.

Mary changed the course of history by trusting and obeying God, at the risk of her own life, even when it seemed impossible.

Ruth’s example teaches us that your background and your past doesn’t dictate your future, and that God can redeem and restore in beautiful ways when we trust him and remain loyal to our commitments.

Suffering is not the wrecking ball that knocks Christianity down but rather the cornerstone on which it has always been built.