AC Weekly – April 1, 2026
Enjoy. Discuss. Make a Difference.
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior, Lord, and King!
We continue today with our goal of bringing you something each week that is beneficial, uplifting, and encouraging. We hope something we share may brighten your day. And if you think it might brighten someone else’s day, please share it with them also!
Inside This Edition:
1. Faith Foundations
2. Faith and Politics
3. Philippians 4:8 Sharing
4. News and Events
5. Making a Difference
1. Faith Foundations
Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 3:11 (BSB)
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men, yet they cannot fathom the work that God has done from beginning to end.”
Consider:
There is a quiet steadiness in Solomon’s words—a reminder that God’s timing is not merely different from ours, but wiser, deeper, and woven with a beauty we often only recognize in hindsight. The Teacher looks at the seasons of life and sees a God who is not hurried, not reactive, and not improvising. Instead, He is shaping everything—joys, delays, detours, and even the long stretches of waiting—into something beautiful in its time.
And yet, God has placed something vast within the human heart: eternity itself. We carry a longing that no season on earth can fully satisfy. We sense that life is bigger than what we can see, that purpose stretches beyond our understanding, and that God’s work is far more expansive than our present moment reveals. This longing is not a flaw—it is a gift. It keeps us searching, hoping, and lifting our eyes beyond what is immediate.
Ecclesiastes invites us to rest in the tension: God is doing more than we can fathom, and that is not meant to frustrate us but to anchor us. The beauty of His timing and the mystery of His purposes are not obstacles to faith—they are invitations to trust. Even when we cannot trace His hand, we can trust His heart.
Discussion Question:
How might someone’s perspective shift when they view their current season through the lens of God making “everything beautiful in its time” rather than through the pressure of their own timelines?
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2. Faith & Politics
In this section we discuss political & social issues from a Christian perspective. This week we reflect on the political divisions in our nation and how we as Christians can respond.
Consider:
Politics has a way of convincing us that the world is divided into “us” and “them,” and that righteousness lives only on our side of the line. Scripture, however, has a way of unsettling that certainty. It reminds us that every person is made in God’s image, that every community carries both wisdom and blind spots, and that no earthly platform fully captures the heart of God.
Followers of Jesus have always lived in the tension between two kingdoms — the one we vote in and the one we belong to. The first asks for our loyalty; the second offers transformation.
When we look at today’s political landscape, we can see glimpses of biblical truth on both sides:
One side may emphasize justice, compassion, and care for the vulnerable — themes Scripture elevates again and again.
Another may emphasize responsibility, moral order, and the value of tradition — themes Scripture also honors deeply.
But Scripture also challenges both sides:
Compassion without wisdom can become favoritism in the name of love.
Order without mercy can become law without love.
And somewhere in the middle of all this, Christians are called to something harder than choosing a side: We are called to examine our assumptions, listen with humility, and let God’s heart shape our political posture more than our political tribe.
What if the Church became known not for its outrage, but for its honesty? Not for its alignment with a party, but for its alignment with Christ?
Political conversations don’t have to be battlegrounds. They can be places where we practice the fruit of the Spirit — patience, gentleness, self‑control — even when we disagree. Especially when we disagree.
Maybe the most countercultural political act a Christian can perform today is simply to listen long enough to understand, and to speak slowly enough to be heard.
Discussion Question:
Political divisions today can get ugly fast, with former friends and even family members parting ways over political differences. How can we, as Christians, discuss political issues in a way that allows us to disagree without being disagreeable? How can we genuinely seek to understand the other person’s point of view?
3. Philippians 4:8 Sharing
Each week, we share something in the spirit of Philippians 4:8. It is hoped that something shared here may bring a ray of hope and encouragement to someone who needs it, and that these stories will inspire each of us to do what we can to make a difference in the lives of those God sends our way.
This Week’s Feature
From Orphanage to Olympic Ice: 19‑Year‑Old Double Amputee Leads Team USA to Paralympic Gold
Kayden Beasley’s life began in a Chinese orphanage, born without lower leg bones and facing a future filled with uncertainty. But everything changed when he was adopted at age three by a loving North Carolina family who gave him stability, encouragement, and a place to belong. That foundation became the launching point for a journey no one could have predicted.
At 13, Kayden discovered sled hockey—an adaptive form of the sport that immediately revealed his natural talent. Coaches noticed his drive and skill from the start, and he quickly rose through the ranks. By 19, he had earned a spot on Team USA, competing in the 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Championship and then the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics.
In Italy, Kayden played in all five games, scoring three goals and adding an assist as Team USA secured yet another gold medal. His story has inspired teammates, coaches, and young athletes across the country—proof that obstacles can become fuel, and limitations can become launchpads.
You can find more uplifting and encouraging features on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AssertiveCr.
While you’re there, if you’ve found something else that’s uplifting and encouraging, please share it with the rest of us! Life is better when we encourage one another.
4. News & Events
AC Facebook Groups
Our two Facebook groups are up and ready.
Makers Making a Difference
This community is for Christian makers, creatives, and designers who want their work to make a difference. Share your craft, your process, and your ideas. Meet and collaborate with other makers. Ask questions, offer answers, and learn from the shared knowledge and experience of everyone here. This is a space where we grow together, support each other, and create with intention. You can find this group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/acmakers .
Storytellers Making a Difference
This is a community of Christians who believe that stories, illustrations, and everyday conversations can change lives. Our goal is to create stories that help turn moments of curiosity into meaningful conversations that can communicate truth with clarity, creativity, and confidence. You can find this group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/acstorytellers .
Store News & Discount Code
The Assertive Creations Merch Store features T-shirts with exclusive AC designs that can’t be found anywhere else. We will be expanding to more product lines in the future. All merch is organized by both topic and assertiveness level (AL Series) so you can find exactly what you’re looking for.
Topics include Christian, Patriotic, Political, and Holiday, all from a Christian perspective.
AL Series includes Day Brighteners, Gentle Persuaders, Conversation Starters, and Bible Verses, with Bold Truth Statements coming soon.
You can save 20% on your first order by using discount code WELCOME20. You can save on future orders by using the current discount code included in our AC Weekly emails.
The Assertive Creations Merch Store Discount Code for April 2026 is:
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5. Making a Difference
This Week’s Challenge: Drink More Water
Hydration is one of the simplest ways to improve your physical and emotional well‑being. Drinking enough water boosts energy, supports brain function, and stabilizes mood. And when you feel better physically, you may find that you’re more patient, more focused, and more compassionate toward others. Carrying a reusable bottle also reduces plastic waste, making this small habit beneficial not only for you but for the environment and everyone who shares it.
It’s Shine Time!
Thank you for joining us. We hope that something we share will make a difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. All of us at Assertive Creations wish you a wonderful week filled with countless opportunities to be blessed and to be a blessing to others. Keep looking for the good – it’s there. And when you find it, share it with someone who needs it. We’ll all be better for it!
Until next time, let your light shine!
You can make a difference.