By Wendy Wagoner I live in an African country that suffers from a lack of water during seasons of drought. During one such season our well stopped pumping. I knew God was working in a mighty way within the country, but without water, how would we carry on the training of church planters? I knew […]
Where You Live–December 11, 2011
By Dan Lentz 1. Do you consider yourself a patient person? What people or situations test your patience the most? 2. When your patience is pushed to the limit, what is your typical reaction? • give up • get mad • get apathetic • get _____ (fill in the blank) Read Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18. 3. […]
The Lord gives his promise–The Uniform Lesson for December 11
By Sam E. Stone Last week we learned how God called Abram to leave his homeland and journey to a new country God would give him. The initial call from God came while he was still in Mesopotamia (Genesis 12:1-3; see Acts 7:2). Scripture next describes his sojourn in Egypt and his experiences with Lot. In […]
The Lesson and Life for December 11, 2011
By Wendy Wagoner I love looking up at the night sky in Tanzania. The countless stars I see at night are truly breathtaking. It can be very difficult at times to live without the modern convenience of power. But on the bright side, there is no artificial lighting to obscure the view of the stars […]
Where You Live — December 4, 2011
By Dan Lentz 1. What place or area would you like to move to if you had nothing holding you back? Why? Read Genesis 12:1-9. 2. The Lord asked Abraham to set out on a journey to an unknown place. In general, how do you react when setting out on a journey without the benefit […]