Wednesday — Application DayWe spend a lot of time waiting for a big, obvious open door. What if God's already opened one, and we just haven't noticed?Today's Scripture: "A certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul." — Acts 16:14Reflection: When Paul finally arrived in Mace...  Read More

Tuesday — Challenge DayBe honest — when doors keep closing, doesn't part of you start to wonder if you missed God somewhere along the way?Today's Scripture: "And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us.' Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had ...  Read More

Monday — Foundation DayHave you ever been absolutely certain you were headed in the right direction — only to have every door slam shut in your face?Today's Scripture: "Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them."...  Read More

Friday — Forward DayThis week we've covered a lot of ground together. Opposition as confirmation. Getting back up. Practical steps forward. The testimony of those who went back. Today, we land on the why — the fuel that makes all of it possible.Today's Scripture: "...Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has...  Read More

Thursday — Testimony DayWhat would you do if you were asked to go back to the place that hurt you most?Today's Scripture: "And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, 'We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God...  Read More

Wednesday — Application DayYesterday we sat with the image of Paul in the dirt. Today we look at what he did next — and what that means for us right now.Today's Scripture: "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." — Galatians 2:20Ref...  Read More

Tuesday — Challenge DayYou're still showing up. Still in the building. But somewhere along the way, something knocked the wind out of you — and you haven't quite gotten all the way back up.Today's Scripture: "...they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. However, when the disciples gathered around him, he rose up and went into the city." — Acts 14:19–20Reflection: ...  Read More

Monday — Foundation DayHave you ever been doing something you believed God called you to, only to hit a wall of resistance and wonder if you heard him wrong?Today's Scripture: "Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of Jews and Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their mind...  Read More

Friday — Forward DayAs you close out this week and head into the weekend, here's the truth Acts 12 wants to leave ringing in your ears: nothing stops the kingdom of God.Today's Scripture: "But the word of God continued to spread and flourish." — Acts 12:24Reflection:This single verse is Luke's editorial comment on everything that just happened in Acts 12. James was killed. Peter was arrested. Hero...  Read More

Thursday — Testimony DaySometimes God's answer to your prayer looks completely different than what you were picturing — and far better.Today's Scripture: "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun." — Psalm 37:5-6Reflection:There's a story woven through this past Sunday's sermon that ...  Read More

Wednesday — Application DayYesterday we got honest about drifting expectations. Today, let's talk about what it looks like to get them back.Today's Scripture: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jes...  Read More

Tuesday — Challenge DayHave you ever prayed for something so long that somewhere along the way, you stopped actually believing it would happen?Today's Scripture: "When she recognized Peter's voice, she was so overjoyed she ran back without opening it and exclaimed, 'Peter is at the door!' 'You are out of your mind,' they told her." — Acts 12:14-15Reflection:Here's one of the most honest, human mom...  Read More