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28/05/2026

25/05/2026

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Our brand new episode, “Serving God Without Losing Yourself,” is now available on Spotify and YouTube Podcast!

This is a real and honest conversation for church media teams, creatives, volunteers, youth leaders, and young professionals who are navigating burnout, pressure, mental health, boundaries, and healthy serving in ministry.

If you’ve ever felt tired while serving, pressured in ministry, or struggled to balance your calling and personal well-being, this episode is for you.

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22/05/2026

‼️ THE WEEKEND WORD
Division

“Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.” (Luke 12:52 NIV)

What a shocking statement from Jesus. At first glance, it seems to contradict familiar themes like “peace on earth” and “Prince of Peace.” Yet Jesus’ insertion into human history, through His incarnation, became a dividing line in human history. To all who receive Him, He gives the right to become children of God. This is His desire for all mankind: reconciliation with the Father through faith in Him.

So who could oppose a mission like that? And yet, many rejected and hated Jesus and His message.

The same is true today, especially in the online spaces where we spend so much of our time do much of our ministry. In certain online spaces, simply referencing the Bible, faith, or the name of Jesus in a sincere way, and not as a cuss word, can invite hostility. This hostility can even overwhelm our closest human relationships. In our current culture, the One who brings peace is viewed as divisive, and those who follow Him are called legalistic, intolerant, hateful or backward.

But this should not surprise us. Jesus told us it would be this way.

One day, He will return to complete His mission, bringing true peace and unity. Until then, we must be prepared to face hostility and deal with division. While few of us enjoy confrontation, we can take comfort in this: Jesus is with us. Even in the midst this hostility, His peace remains available to us.

As we serve this week, let’s pray for strength and boldness to stand firm in our faith. May we continue to be a light, even in places that feel dark or resistant. - Keith Garner



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20/05/2026

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08/05/2026

‼️ THE WEEKEND WORD
Trolls

“When Jesus left there, the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to oppose him fiercely and to besiege him with questions, waiting to catch him in something he might say.” (Luke 11:53–54 NIV)

A frequent question we often get at AP Media is: “How should someone handle online trolls?” Now, whether or not we should even use the term “troll” is a topic for another discussion, but let’s use a common definition: a troll is a person who deliberately provokes or upsets others in online communities.

It is safe to say, based on this definition and our passage, that Jesus dealt with “trolls.”

When we read the Gospels, we see that Jesus responded to people with consistency. When He interacted with someone who was humble, He responded with grace, like the woman caught in adultery. But when confronted with someone who was prideful or deceptive, He responded with the Law to reveal their unrighteousness. We see this in the previous verses.

According to the example of Jesus, we are not to treat every question the same. Sometimes people are sincerely asking, and sometimes they are trying to start an argument or trap us in our words. We must discern the difference and respond accordingly.

A sincere question should be thoughtfully engaged, speaking truth with grace. Questions that hide ill intent should be approached with shrewd wisdom. One practical approach is to avoid engaging publicly and instead message the person privately. This often removes the motivation of stirring up public conflict, and many trolls will choose to disengage.

In a private conversation, we can quickly discern whether someone is open to a meaningful discussion or simply wants to argue. If it is the latter, you are not violating your Christian duty by walking away.

As we serve this week, let’s remember that not every question requires a response. Pray for discernment to speak when it brings life, step back when it brings peace, and trust that God is at work in both cases. - Keith Garner



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