Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Philip on the Spot

“So beginning with this same Scripture, Philip told him the Good News about Jesus.” (Acts 8:35 nlt)

According to Acts 8, Philip led a thriving ministry in the city of Samaria. Crowds flocked to hear him preach the gospel and watch him perform miraculous signs. Countless people believed his message and were baptized. The apostles Peter and John traveled to Samaria to see Philip’s ministry for themselves.

And then one day God told Philip to go to the desert. Not only did God tell him to go to the desert, but He also told him to go to Gaza, to a desolate road that was rarely used. Not only did God tell him to go to this rarely used road, but He also told him to go at the hottest time of the day. Essentially, God said, “Go to a deserted road in the middle of the desert in the middle of the afternoon and await further instructions.”

I think we’ve all got a few things that we imagine Jesus saying that He never actually said. And they might actually be quite contrary to all the things He actually did say.

The world feels like it’s falling apart—but Jesus offers a peace that never does. Here’s how to hold on to hope and become a peacemaker when everything feels violent and out of control.

This John Crist Chick-fil-A dealer skit will have you in stitches. The popular funnyman has found yet another way to bring the laughs as someone who dabbles in the notoriously dangerous underground grilled and breaded chicken market. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see John take on his most dangerous role yet.

The following list includes service project ideas you can do this fall. Whether you decide to involve your church, Bible study group, family, or friends, these ideas can help you refocus on others and demonstrate Christ’s love to them in practical ways.