READ: 1 Samuel 3 (Focus vs. 3–10) MEMORY VERSE “Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10 BACKGROUND I received a phone call from an unknown number. Often, I let those calls go to voicemail, but
READ: 2 Timothy 4 (Focus vs.1–5) MEMORY VERSE “Do the work of an evangelist.” 2 Timothy 4:5 BACKGROUND While waiting to enter the university, twenty-year-old Shin Yi decided to commit three months of her break to serving in a youth
READ: Judges 7 (Focus vs. 1–9) MEMORY VERSE The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men.” Judges 7:2 BACKGROUND When my son was nearly three, I needed an operation that would require a month or more of recovery.
READ: Isaiah 53 (Focus vs. 4–6) MEMORY VERSE “By his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 BACKGROUND On Easter Sunday 2020, the famous Christ the Redeemer statue that overlooks Rio de Janeiro in Brazil was illuminated in a way that
READ: John 20:1–10 MEMORY VERSE “Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.” John 20:4 BACKGROUND On a trip to Paris, Ben and his friends found themselves at one of the renowned museums in
READ: Luke 22 (Focus vs. 39–44) MEMORY VERSE “His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” Luke 22:44 BACKGROUND Walking through the Scottish National Gallery, I was drawn to the strong brushwork and vibrant colors of one
READ: John 13 (Focus vs. 3–15) MEMORY VERSE “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” Matthew 20:28 BACKGROUND Although just thirteen years old, DeAvion took up a challenge to serve others. He and his
READ: Matthew 16 (Focus vs. 21–28) MEMORY VERSE “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 BACKGROUND We all leave a bit of ourselves behind when we move to
READ: John 15 (Focus vs.1–11) MEMORY VERSE “Remain in me, as I also remain in you.” John 15:4 BACKGROUND Several years ago, we brought home an adult black cat named Juno from the local animal shelter. Truthfully, I only wanted
READ: 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 MEMORY VERSE “I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 BACKGROUND Soccer player Christian Pulisic faced several injuries that influenced his career. After
