Evangelism

Focus Prepare yourself to discern what is and what is not of God today. Still yourself so you can hear how God is calling you. Read Joshua 8:1-23 (NRSV) Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear or be dismayed; take all the fighting men with you, and go up now to Ai. See, […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Daniel 12:1-4 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) “At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There shall be a time of anguish, such as has never […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10 (NRSV) So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, […]

When was the last time you had a conversation about God? For most people, the unfortunate and surprising answer to that question is not very often. Spiritual conversations are exceedingly rare for most Americans, and even for Christians, who are at best reluctant to have them. Click here to read the rest of the article […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read Hebrews 9:11-15 (NRSV) But when Christ came as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not […]

Focus Relax and listen. Consciously prepare to hear God’s Word. Clear your mind of the worries and tasks that lie before you. Open your heart and allow it to refresh. Read 2 Timothy 1: 8-12a (NRSV) Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for a peace at this time. Read Acts 5:12-16 (NRSV) Now many signs and wonders were done among the people through the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. None of the rest dared to join […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything, but God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Acts 26:24-29 (NRSV) While he was making this defense, Festus exclaimed, “You are out of your mind, Paul! Too much learning is driving you insane!” […]

A couple of times when I was young, my family made a vacation out of traveling to and from General Assembly. The most memorable Assembly for me during those years was the 135th, held in San Francisco 51 years ago. For a naïve, twelve-year-old kid who had grown up in Memphis, a town that a […]