The second chapter of Acts reveals many positive qualities for today’s church to imitate. But do you ever consider what Christ’s first-century followers had to do without? What They Didn’t Have They had no elaborate church buildings, so they met in public spaces and private homes. They didn’t have paved parking lots for their donkeys […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What comes to mind when you hear the word pioneer? What are some benefits of pioneering, breaking new ground, pushing the envelope? What risks are involved? 2. When have you pushed yourself to leave your personal comfort zone? Was it worth it? Would […]
Two years ago we embarked on a journey to return to full-time overseas missions. We have served with Team Expansion for the past 32 years in various mission locations. In June 1986 we left for one year of language school in Costa Rica and then served for nine years in Uruguay, South America. In 1996 […]
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (James 3:17). My husband and I stood in line to confirm our flight schedule at the airport. A native of that country cut ahead of us without a word. Perhaps […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: John 4:27-42 1 Peter 1:1-9 Ecclesiastes 10 Jeremiah 32–34 Jeremiah 32–34 Is there something you think God can’t help you with? Sometimes we feel like our prayer requests are too huge or our sins too great. We might not say aloud that we think God can’t handle them, but our actions […]
