Paul has been invited to Macedonia by an unnamed man to “help,” and in response, he has found his way there to begin his mission to Europe. God is a God of surprises as He leads His people to fulfill His mission.  As we obey the Lord's leading, we may not know who He has ordained for us to meet or what circumstances we may encounter. We can, however, trust His plan because it's the best plan and it will always prove to be redemptive for us and for others.  

By Dave Bartlett

These verses encourage us to walk in step with the Spirit. He sometimes leads us in ways we may not understand but if we follow Him we will see Him accomplish His purpose and will in and through our lives. 

By Dave Bartlett 

We can learn a valuable lesson from Barnabas and Paul when it comes to handling disagreements. It is important  when facing a conflict, to work towards a resolution. Seek to understand the other person's viewpoint and find a reasonable compromise.  When we let God have His way in our relationships, rather than demanding our own way, we bring glory and honor to His name, which is our highest goal. 

By Dave Bartlett

In these verses of Acts 15, we see Grace put on trial and a test for the early church to either become unified or hinder God's divine plan of salvation to be extended to Gentiles. They concluded that God's grace was not limited but was available to all who would receive it. 

By Dave Bartlett

If you read the Bible from cover to cover math shows up everywhere. Counting, addition, multiplication, precision, and magnitude. Whether you love math or find it mysterious, God's math is for you! Five simple mathematical principles from scripture we can totally apply to our lives. 

By Jenny Nipper

There are very real pitfalls. Those of apathy...of distraction...misalignment...misjudgments...and the like. To let Jesus in, is something we have to contend for, hold on to, and adamantly desire. The Christian life is just that, a lifestyle.

By Brook Stockert

God's timing is not a random sequence of events but a meticulously crafted frame work, designed by Him and through this framework, He works all things for our good. 

By Kenny Guidry

Conflict hits within the early church regarding whether Gentile converts needed to be circumcised and follow the law of Moses in order to be saved. Some Jewish Christians insisted on these requirements, leading to a dispute. Whenever we encounter conflict within the body of Christ, we need to choose to be like Jesus. Choosing to love, offering forgiveness, seeing others as God sees them, valued and loved. 

By Dave Bartlett

Paul and Barnabas continued on their missionary journey strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them it is necessary to pass through many troubles. Whatever they would have to endure for the sake of the Gospel, would be worth it, as well as it will be for us. 

By Dave Bartlett

Paul knew what it meant to suffer. Yet, he boldly proclaimed that our present struggles do not compare to the glory  that God has prepared for those that belong to Him. Trials and suffering's were not the final word in the story of Paul's life and they are not the final word in the story of our lives. 

By Dave Bartlett