AC Weekly – April 8, 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:
Deuteronomy 29:29 (BSB)
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.”
Consider:
Some verses feel like standing at the edge of a vast horizon—beautiful, mysterious, and humbling all at once. Deuteronomy 29:29 is one of those places. It reminds us that God holds realities we cannot see, understand, or even imagine, and yet He has also given us everything we need for faithfulness, trust, and daily obedience. The hidden things are His; the revealed things are gifts meant to shape generations.
This verse gently reorders the human impulse to grasp for answers. Israel was about to enter a land filled with uncertainty, and God did not hand them a map of every future detail. Instead, He gave them Himself—His covenant, His words, His promises. The same pattern appears throughout Scripture: God reveals enough to walk faithfully, but not so much that trust becomes unnecessary. Moses affirms this again later when he tells the people that God’s word is near them, in their mouths and hearts, so they may do it (Deuteronomy 30:14). The emphasis is not on deciphering mysteries but on living what has already been made clear.
The New Testament echoes this rhythm. Paul writes that “we know in part” and “see in a mirror dimly” (1 Corinthians 13:9,12), yet he also insists that God has revealed what is essential through Christ and the Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:10). Jesus Himself reassures His disciples that the Father knows what they need before they ask (Matthew 6:8), inviting them into trust rather than anxiety. Revelation is always purposeful—never trivia, never spectacle, always formation.
And then there is the generational note: “for us and for our children forever.” What God reveals is not merely for personal comfort but for communal shaping. It becomes a legacy—truth handed down, lived out, embodied in ordinary faithfulness. The hidden things remain safely in God’s hands, but the revealed things become the steady ground beneath ours.
Discussion Question:
How might a community’s faith deepen when it focuses on practicing what God has revealed rather than speculating about what He has not?
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2. Faith & Politics
In this section we discuss political & social issues from a Christian perspective. This week we reflect how we as Christians can respond to uncertainty.
Consider:
Some political seasons feel like standing in a fog—loud voices, strong opinions, and endless predictions about what might happen next. Deuteronomy 29:29 offers a surprising kind of calm in moments like these. It reminds us that God holds mysteries we cannot see, control, or decode, and yet He has also given us clear, revealed truths meant to shape how we live, speak, and treat one another. The hidden things belong to Him; the revealed things belong to us and to our children forever.
This verse gently shifts our posture. Instead of trying to master every unknown, it invites us to practice what we already know: humility, justice, mercy, patience, and love. These are not partisan values—they are revealed ones. We may disagree about how to practice these things, but we should not disagree on their importance.
What if Christians became known for faithfully practicing what God has revealed? What if the Church’s political witness was marked by:
humility instead of certainty,
patience instead of panic,
integrity instead of expediency,
compassion instead of contempt,
and trust instead of fear?
These are not partisan traits. They are Christlike ones.
Deuteronomy 29:29 reminds us that God has not asked His people to carry the weight of omniscience. He has asked them to carry the weight of obedience. And that obedience—lived out in public, online, and in community—can become a generational gift: “for us and for our children forever.”
In a world of conflicting views, God invites His people into a slower, steadier way. The hidden things remain safely in His hands. The revealed things are more than enough to guide our words, our votes, our conversations, and our hopes. If we rest in that balance, political engagement will become less frantic and more faithful, and our steady presence will become a source of hope and guidance for others.
Discussion Question:
How might a community’s political conversations change if its members focused less on arguing about the unknown and more on practicing the revealed character of Christ?
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
A Vintage Vending Machine That Dispenses Kindness
In Michigan, artist Andrea Zelenak transformed an old vending machine into something extraordinary: a “Kindness Challenge” dispenser that releases small envelopes prompting simple, intentional acts of kindness. Thousands have participated as the machine travels to festivals and public spaces, each person receiving a gentle nudge to brighten someone else’s day. The project is rooted in the belief that one small act can ripple outward into a wave of goodness.
You can read more here:
https://people.com/woman-replaces-snacks-with-acts-of-kindness-in-restored-vintage-vending-machine-11937708
Or watch the YouTube video:
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 and waiting for you.
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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This code is good all month, can be used multiple times, and combines with free shipping to USA on orders $35+. Please note that this is a private code for our subscribers. While we don’t want you to share the code, we DO want you to encourage people to subscribe at assertivecreations.com. That way they can get the code together with all the uplifting goodies we send each week.
5. Making a Difference
This Week’s Challenge: Take a Short Walk
A 10–20‑minute walk can reset your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve your overall mood. Movement increases blood flow to the brain, helping you think more clearly and respond to challenges with greater calm. Walking outdoors also reconnects you with nature, which has been shown to reduce stress and increase feelings of well‑being. When you’re centered and refreshed, it’s easier to show up more fully for the people around you.
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.