Posted on September 8, 2023
"One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her...
Continue ReadingPosted on September 7, 2023
"As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you."...
Continue ReadingPosted on September 6, 2023
"When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, "Will you give me a drink?" John 4:7 Rather than reacting with prejudice or disdain, Jesus created a bridge of relationship with the Samaritan woman. Through their simple dialogue, she became the ambassador which opened the door to...
Continue ReadingPosted on September 5, 2023
"Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." Acts 16:30-31 As we consider outsider-insider partnerships in disciple-making, church planting movements, let's consider that all things work...
Continue ReadingPosted on September 2, 2023
"One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her...
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