Have you thought seriously about the implications of words like “church,” and “community”? Bible teacher Kendra Graham believes that a right understanding of these words can inspire a holy boldness in our witness for the Lord. Join us as she unpacks several concepts in the book of Acts to show the immense importance of true community and how it moved believers in the early church. As you ponder what community and church should look like today, you too may be inspired to live boldly for the Lord.

In 1969, Laurence J. Peter wrote a satire, promoting what is now known as “The Peter Principle,” which states that in a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to his level of incompetence. More than 2,000 years ago, our Lord’s disciple, Peter, demonstrated a different Peter Principle, focused not on hierarchy but on service, leading not to personal incompetence, but to God-inspired competence. Michelle Coleman, Promotions Manager at the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove, offers advice to help us follow in Peter’s steps.

As Christians, we often feel the guilt and responsibility of meeting the needs of unhealthy people in our lives. Whether a sibling, parent, spouse, coworker, or friend, toxic people frequently seek to frustrate our life’s calling. Author Gary Thomas urges us to turn away from the impossible task of mollifying toxic people; it’s time we dedicate our energy to the only worthwhile effort: completing the work God has given us by investing in reliable people. It’s only when we learn to say no to bad patterns that we can say yes to the good work God has planned for us.