What makes a practice sacred — and why does it matter? In this first week of our new series Sacred: Ancient Practices for a Living Faith, we explore how the early church began with a bold, public act: baptism. From the explosive birth of the church in Acts 2 to the 3,000 who responded to Peter's message that very day, we unpack what baptism truly means — not as a ritual that saves us, but as an outward declaration of an inward transformation. If you've placed your faith in Jesus but have never been baptized, today might just be the day you take your next step.