Van Life Devotions

One of the last words Paul told the elders at Ephesus was to shepherd the believers. Today, we need shepherds in our lives.

People like Paul and the Apostle were major players of the New Testament. Then there are people like Apollos who had a minor role and yet God gifted him to have a significant impact.

In his two letters to the church in Thessalonica, every chapter has a reference to the Lord Jesus' return. Are you hopeful?

He came to Corinth in fear and trepidation and yet St Paul planted a church with many new believers in the midst of a troubled city.

They were a husband and wife team that supported St Paul and helped build the kingdom of God in those first years.

When Paul was in Thessalonica preaching the gospel, many became followers of Jesus, including "prominent women". Women played an important part in growing the new church which the New Testament recognises.

Paul arrives in Athens and as he wanders the streets he became troubles by all the idols. From Mars Hill in front of the court of judges. Paul's delivers the gospel.

Paul's time in Berea is met with enthusiasm as together Jews and Gentiles studied and examined what Paul was teaching resulting in many coming to faith in Jesus. What a model they are to us today.

David and Leisl in March 2024 visited Gallipoli which was very moving. For Leisl, it was personal. Listen as she shares about her great uncle.

Famous leadership author Dale Carnegie once wrote: “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing”. The Galatian churches were influenced away from the main thing. Listen to how Paul got them back on the main thing. And what a lesson for us today!