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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

We can expect to meet God in our everyday experiences.

The deepest valleys of life, the unexpected, are often the places where God transforms our hearts.