Ananias and Sapphira: A Case of Malicious Identity (Acts 5:1-11)

Bible Commentary

The deaths of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11) are nothing if not frightful and puzzling. The two, a married couple,...

An Orienting Community That Practices the Ways of God’s Kingdom: Acts 2:42-4:32

Bible Commentary

After Peter announces the Spirit’s creation of a new kind of community, Acts traces the rapid growth of such...

Missional Community (Acts 1:6)

Bible Commentary

In the book of Acts, Jesus’ mission to restore the world as God intended it to be is transformed into the mission of...

Best of Daily Reflections: How Should Christians Deal with Losing?

Daily Reflection

In our competitive American ethos, it’s hard not to be chosen. So what do you do when you lose?

Best of Daily Reflections: Do You Believe in Second Chances?

Daily Reflection

Things were almost exactly like they had been when Jesus was with them healing and teaching—except Peter was doing the...

Let There Be Tech and Let It Be Good

Daily Reflection

Being made in God’s image does not mean we look like God looks; it means we do what God does.

When Your Dream Gets Put on Hold

Daily Reflection

Don’t we all wish for the quick alignment of our talents and dreams that the Apostle Paul experienced when he was...

No Time for Lies

Daily Reflection

Her name is Kara. Yes, with a K. She is the young wife of a young pastor and mother to four simply beautiful...