“Now all the believers were together and held all things in common. They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as anyone had a need…They ate their food with a joyful and humble attitude, praising God and having favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved” (Acts 2:44-47).Over the last few days, we’ve explored our iden...  Read More

“You reveal the path of life to me; in Your presence is abundant joy; in Your right hand are eternal pleasures” (Psalms 16:11).In Havelock, North Carolina, there’s an air station where F14s and fighter jets train for the Marines. The roar from the jet planes is so loud that it sounds like ocean waves crashing. Upon coming into Havelock, there’s a sign that reads, “Pardon our noise, it’s the sound ...  Read More

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to the prayers” (Acts 2:42).They devoted themselves “…to the fellowship…”What is fellowship? The word used in Acts chapter two is the Greek word, Koinonia, meaning ‘commonality’ or ‘community.’ The disciples didn’t just resemble one another or talk like one another—they shared the same spiritua...  Read More

“When they persisted in questioning Him, He stood up and said to them, ‘The one without sin among you should be the first one to throw a stone at her’” (John 8:7).Christianity is often nauseating to people who don’t understand it. The world looks at Christianity and it sees nothing but rules—rules about what they can and can’t do. As a result, many people, unfortunately, see Christianity as a grou...  Read More

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to the prayers” (Acts 2:42).‘Church’ in America is usually associated with a building because that’s where we meet. But the first church was mobile, and it consisted of 12 people. The first church was a group of 12 people who traveled, and Jesus was the pastor.It all began so small. The early c...  Read More

“He said to him, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command. The second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself’” (Matthew 22:37-39).In modern culture, there’s a huge emphasis placed on feelings. Some people make every single decision based on how they feel. The unpopular opinion is that feelings don’t...  Read More