The God of the universe, our High Priest invites us to come near. We need not fear, we can come confidently into His presence and receive mercy and grace for whatever we need. 

By Dave Bartlett

The Apostle Paul gives thanks to God for the believers in Thessalonica for their, "work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope." He acknowledges that they are loved and chosen by God and encourages them to remain faithful, to stay steadfast in their witness, even in the midst of persecution. Would these same qualities be said of you today?   

By Dave Bartlett

The Book of Acts ends with Paul finally reaching Rome, where he is under house arrest for two years. In spite of his imprisonment, he continued to boldly proclaim the Gospel, without hindrance.  Luke doesn't close the book of Acts with "the end"... because we are to continue to boldly and faithfully proclaim the Gospel until Jesus comes. 

By Dave Bartlett

Step out of the exhausting cycle of trying to earn God's approval and rest in His lavish                                                    and unchanging love. 

By Jenny Nipper

The story of the high ranking officer Naaman, unwilling to enter the Jordan River at the request of the prophet Elijah, can serve as an example to us, of how our pride can keep us from receiving what only God can do for us. When we like Naaman, humble ourselves and surrender to God's directives we will receive God's gift of salvation and freedom. 

By Ray Ferrell

These verses chronicle Paul's continued journey on to Rome. Upon arriving in Rome, Paul is granted leniency to live under house arrest guarded by a soldier while he awaits an audience with Caesar Nero. Due to what Paul had already gone through and the fate he knew awaited him, his peace was not dependent on "perfect situations but on God's perfect love".  Paul never lost his perspective, which he declared,  "I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live; yet not I but Christ lives in me and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for Me."

Dave Bartlett

After Paul's shipwreck on the island of Malta, he encounters a snake bite, survives and is used by God to heal some of the islanders. God desires to use us just as He used Paul. The good news is, we don't have to be perfect or have it all together because the same power that lived in Paul lives in us.  

By Dave Bartlett

We can make bad choices that can lead to hardship and heartache. However, we can also make the one right choice that can change the trajectory of our life forever. It's never too late to make the right choice. Do it today!

By Jake Higuera and Dave Bartlett

On his way to Rome by sea, Paul along with seasoned sailors encountered a severe storm, being shipwrecked was inevitable. God reassured Paul that neither he, nor, the other men on board would lose their lives. In this life, we will encounter storms that sometimes feel like there is no hope of surviving. Yet, God promises us that He is in the storms we face and will never lose His grip on us. 

Dave Bartlett

Paul always took God at His word and relied on His promises. He declared to the men on board the ship that had set sail for Rome, that in spite of storms, shipwrecks or human methods, God had a plan and would preserve their lives. When storms try to overtake us, we can trust that God is our anchor and will keep our souls firmly secure.

By Dave Bartlett