Acts 17:10-15

"But when some Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God in Berea, they went there and stirred up trouble. The believers..."

"That very night the believers sent Paul and Silas to Berea [because of the turmoil created by the opposition in Thessalonica]. When they arrived..."

"Dear Follower of the Way, The growth of My Kingdom will not necessarily be an easy undertaking. Spreading the good news of the Father's grace is..."

How is your perception? A humorous account of a hanging leads to some observations on how frequently our perception is wrong.

"The people of [Thessalonica], as well as the city council, were thrown into turmoil by these reports [that Paul and Silas were disturbing the city..."

Will we let them search for themselves? We need to give our children and grandchildren the opportunity to believe for themselves.

What can I do when I get in a tough place in my study group? Elaine Hardt shares some helpful suggestions for small group Bible study.

Throughout the Bible, we find great examples that can help us sort through our challenges today. Phil Ware begins a series for church leaders and congregations in transition which uses Paul's experiences in his ministry to Macedonian churches to help us in our struggles today.