AUGUST 25, 2024 READ: 1 Corinthians 3 (Focus vs. 3-9) MEMORY VERSE “For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 BACKGROUND On July 29, 1955, the United States of America announced its
AUGUST 18, 2024 READ: Revelation 19 (Focus vs.1-8) MEMORY VERSE They cried, “Amen, Hallelujah!” Revelation 19:4 BACKGROUND Joy was apparent in their voices as the high school choir sang the Argentinian song “El Cielo Canta Alegría.” I was enjoying the
JULY 25, 2024 READ: Hebrews 13(Focus vs. 5-8) MEMORY VERSE “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 BACKGROUND Thousands of people prayed for pastor Ed Dobson when he was diagnosed with ALS in 2000. Many
JULY 24, 2024 READ: Psalm 91 (Focus vs. 1-2 & 14-16) MEMORY VERSE “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:2 BACKGROUND After his wife died, Fred felt he could endure the pain
JULY 23, 2024 READ: Luke 15 (Focus vs. 11-13 & 17-24) MEMORY VERSE “Let’s have a feast and celebrate.” Luke 15:23 BACKGROUND Our former church in Virginia held baptisms in the Rivanna River where often the sunshine is warm, but
JULY 22, 2024 READ: Ephesians 2(Focus 4-10) MEMORY VERSE “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” James 4:17 BACKGROUND The criminal had been apprehended, and the detective asked
JULY 21, 2024 READ: Acts 11: (Focus vs. 19-30) MEMORY VERSE “A great number of people were brought to the Lord.” Acts 11:24 BACKGROUND On February 5, 2023, Christian Atsu kicked the winning goal for his football (soccer) team in
JULY 20, 2024 READ: Proverbs 15 (Focus vs. 1-9) MEMORY VERSE “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Proverbs 18:21 BACKGROUND It’s almost unheard of for institutions to admit guilt after a tragedy. But one year after a
READ: James 2 (Focus vs. 3-6) MEMORY VERSE “We have this treasure in jars of clay.” 2 Corinthians 4:7 BACKGROUND His back is hunched, and he walks with a cane, but his many years of spiritual shepherding are evidence that
JULY 18, 2024 READ: Isaiah 40 (Focus vs. 27-31) MEMORY VERSE “They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary.” Isaiah 40:31 BACKGROUND A pair of eagles built a giant nest in a tree a
