Waynesburg Christian Church Jay Vanderbur

If we were honest, we may only picture heaven as an unending church service – a never-ending sing-along in the sky... one great song after another... forever... and ever... and ever... and ever... and our heart sinks. That’s it? That’s the good news? That actually sounds kind of boring! Heaven will be anything but boring, and because heaven is real we can have tremendous hope!

The last half of the book of Acts features the message and ministry of Jesus continuing to go forward through the missionary journeys of Paul. Paul has faced beatings, imprisonment, dangers, and hardships untold. He has preached the Good News of Jesus, planted churches, defended the faith, and written letters to the churches to continue to teach and instruct them in The Way of Jesus. As we conclude our time in Acts, there is one more lesson for us to learn from Paul – and that last lesson teaches us how to finish well.

Life with God begins with discovery, excitement, and anticipation. Life with God is SO GOOD! But inevitably, some sort of “storm” comes our way – we experience the brokenness of this world in a loss, a betrayal, a disappointment, etc. and we have a hard time getting our bearings. We want to avoid the storm, go around the storm, have God take us out of the storm, but the only way out is through. The storm hurts. The storm will bring tears. The storm raises some very uncomfortable questions. Do you find yourself in the midst of a storm today? The Apostle Paul has some wise words for you.

Easter is the celebration of Jesus’ triumph over death and the grave! Want peace? Look at Easter. Want hope? Look at Easter. Want to know that your shame, your mistakes, and even death itself doesn’t get the last word? Look at Easter! Jesus relentlessly pursues our hearts and dares us to trust in Him!

Looking into Acts 20 and hearing Kyle Cooper share about his own missionary journey with Hope2 to Uganda!

Acts 17